Effingham County Tax

Welcome to the Effingham County Tax Commissioner's Office.

Welcome to the Effingham County Tax Commissioner's Website. This site was prepared to help you to understand your rights and responsibilities as a property owner. I hope it will be of value to you. We are here to answer your questions and provide the best public service possible. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance.

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Who decides how much my property is worth for tax purposes?

The Board of Assessors has the responsibility of determining the value of property in Effingham County. Each year between January 1 and April 1 every property owner has the ability to declare a proposed value for their property. (O.C.G.A. 48-5-9) These values are declared in the manner of 'filing a return'. Returns for real estate are filed in the Tax Assessor's office and returns for personal property are filed with the Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors will review your proposed value and if they disagree, an assessment notice with the Boards' value will be mailed to you.