Echols County, GA Property Tax: $1,110/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Echols County is 0.99% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $112,600, that works out to about $1,115 per year, or $93 per month. Echols County is located in southern Georgia, and is home to approximately 3,705 residents.
About Echols County
Echols County covers approximately 420.4 square miles in Georgia. The county is home to about 3,705 residents living in roughly 1,474 housing units, of which 63.0% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $61,723, and the median home was built in 1990.
Echols County borders Columbia County, Hamilton County, Clinch County, Lanier County, Lowndes County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Georgia
Property taxes in Georgia are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Georgia offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Echols County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Echols County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echols County, GA | 0.99% | $112,600 | $1,115 |
| Georgia state average | 0.90% | — | $1,013* |
| Columbia County | 0.74% | $186,400 | $1,385 |
| Hamilton County | 0.73% | $110,400 | $806 |
| Clinch County | 1.40% | $86,300 | $1,205 |
| Lanier County | 1.02% | $161,100 | $1,639 |
| Lowndes County | 0.83% | $197,900 | $1,643 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Echols County's median home value of $112,600. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Echols County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Georgia?
At 0.99%, Echols County is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.90%. On a home at the county median of $112,600, that means about $1,115 per year — versus $1,013 at the state average rate, a difference of $102 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Echols County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Echols County?
For a home at the county median value of $112,600, the annual property tax in Echols County is approximately $1,115 — or about $93 per month. For a home worth $168,900, expect around $1,672 per year. For a $225,200 home, approximately $2,229 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Echols County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Echols County are handled by the Echols County Assessor's office. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Echols County?
Georgia counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.99% shown here. Contact the Echols County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File