What is the property tax rate in South Carolina?

South Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.51%, ranking it #47 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $1,199 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in South Carolina?

Property taxes in South Carolina are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.51%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in South Carolina has the lowest property taxes?

Among South Carolina's 46 counties, York County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does South Carolina have a homestead exemption?

Yes, South Carolina offers several property tax exemptions including: Legal Residence (Homestead), Over 65/Disabled Homestead, Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

South Carolina Property Tax Rate

2023 Data · 46 Counties

0.51%effective rate

South Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.51%, ranking it #47 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in South Carolina pays $1,199 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $236,700. This rate is 46% lower than the national average of 0.95%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.51%

#47 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,199

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$236,700

2023 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 5,212,774

Property Tax Rates by County in South Carolina

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Allendale County	0.88%	$542	$61,600
#2	Bamberg County	0.83%	$796	$96,000
#3	Hampton County	0.81%	$826	$102,400
#4	Barnwell County	0.74%	$717	$97,200
#5	Richland County	0.70%	$1,569	$224,200
#6	Newberry County	0.69%	$1,090	$158,200
#7	Orangeburg County	0.66%	$724	$109,700
#8	Williamsburg County	0.66%	$630	$95,100
#9	McCormick County	0.64%	$1,014	$159,000
#10	Marlboro County	0.64%	$475	$74,500
#11	Colleton County	0.61%	$883	$145,900
#12	Chester County	0.59%	$846	$143,800
#13	Clarendon County	0.58%	$848	$147,300
#14	Dorchester County	0.58%	$1,710	$294,400
#15	Greenwood County	0.58%	$973	$166,400
#16	Lee County	0.57%	$579	$101,900
#17	Saluda County	0.57%	$700	$123,200
#18	Spartanburg County	0.56%	$1,217	$216,000
#19	Union County	0.56%	$558	$100,000
#20	Jasper County	0.55%	$1,490	$269,400

How South Carolina Compares

South Carolina

0.51%

National Average

0.95%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in South Carolina

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State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,530

$128/month · Rate: 0.51%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.51%

South Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

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Legal Residence (Homestead)

Assessed at 4% of fair market value instead of 6% (effectively a one-third reduction)

Primary residence owners

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Over 65/Disabled Homestead

First $50,000 of fair market value exempt from school operating millage

Homeowners age 65+, totally/permanently disabled, or legally blind

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans

Veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

Nearby States

Georgia

0.81%

North Carolina

0.70%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.