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South Carolina Property Tax Rates

South Carolina (SC) has an effective property tax rate of 0.57%, which is 0.49% below the national average of 1.06%.

2024 Data
Effective Rate
0.57%
Median Annual Tax
$1,098
Median Home Value
$192,600

South Carolina Counties Property Tax Rates

CountyRateMedian Tax
Greenville County0.50%$908
Richland County0.58%$1,449
Charleston County0.54%$1,031
Horry County0.44%$1,029
Spartanburg County0.58%$977
Lexington County0.62%$1,473
York County0.59%$1,658
Berkeley County0.50%$844
Anderson County0.57%$1,541
Beaufort County0.49%$1,258
Aiken County0.70%$1,975
Dorchester County0.55%$1,408
Florence County0.60%$1,076
Pickens County0.52%$1,471
Sumter County0.52%$1,351
Lancaster County0.62%$904
Orangeburg County0.49%$1,130
Oconee County0.64%$1,339
Greenwood County0.64%$1,706
Laurens County0.62%$871
Kershaw County0.68%$788
Darlington County0.49%$927
Georgetown County0.65%$1,320
Cherokee County0.60%$1,368
Chesterfield County0.65%$1,074
Newberry County0.56%$1,244
Colleton County0.43%$736
Clarendon County0.47%$1,258
Chester County0.69%$933
Dillon County0.70%$885
Marion County0.61%$1,533
Williamsburg County0.54%$1,126
Jasper County0.63%$1,603
Union County0.63%$1,121
Edgefield County0.70%$1,064
Marlboro County0.72%$2,047
Abbeville County0.60%$1,502
Fairfield County0.56%$1,423
Barnwell County0.59%$949
Saluda County0.53%$776
Hampton County0.43%$1,185
Lee County0.48%$996
Calhoun County0.70%$1,736
Bamberg County0.43%$823
McCormick County0.56%$1,086
Allendale County0.61%$1,032

Property Tax Calculator

0.57%
Annual Tax
$1,995
Monthly Tax
$166
vs National Avg
-$695
(-46.7% rate difference)

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How South Carolina Compares to Neighboring States

StateRateMedian TaxDifference
South Carolina0.57%$1,098-
Georgia0.83%$1,929+0.26%
North Carolina0.77%$1,668+0.20%

South Carolina Property Tax Overview

The effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.57%, meaning a homeowner with a property valued at $192,600 would pay approximately $1,098 annually. Understanding your property tax deduction eligibility can help offset this cost on your federal return.

South Carolina homeowners may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of their primary residence. If your property assessment seems too high, consider a tax assessment appeal to potentially lower your bill.

For more financial context, explore salary data, cost of living, and ZIP code details for South Carolina.

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