31636 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31636 (Lake Park, Georgia) pay a median of $1,465/year in property taxes on homes valued at $204,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.72%, which is 18% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31636 is approximately $122, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Echols County. This is $379 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31636 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30094 (0.72%) and 31520 (0.72%).

In Lake Park, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $64,340, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) applies to primary residences in Echols County, and you must file the exemption claim with the Echols County Assessor within 60 days of purchase to activate it. Echols County has one of the state's highest effective tax rates at 1.33%, so although the homestead exemption provides relief, your property will be reassessed to full market value at sale with no state protection against increases. Contact the Echols County Assessor's office to confirm your exemption status and request your Notice of Assessment.