What is the property tax rate in Carolina Forest, SC?

Carolina Forest has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.35%. On a median home valued at $298,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,051 per year in property taxes.

How does Carolina Forest compare to Horry County?

Carolina Forest's effective rate of 0.35% is 6% higher than the Horry County average of 0.33%. The county-wide median annual tax is $944, while Carolina Forest homeowners pay an estimated $1,051.

How much are property taxes in Carolina Forest on a $300,000 home?

Based on Carolina Forest's effective rate of 0.35%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,050 per year, or about $88 per month.

Carolina Forest Property Tax Rate

Horry County, South Carolina

0.35%effective rate

Carolina Forest is located in Horry County, South Carolina. Homeowners in Carolina Forest pay a median of $1,051 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $298,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.35%. This is 6% higher than the Horry County average of 0.33%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.35%

vs 0.33% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,051

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$298,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

26,373

Carolina Forest, SC

How Carolina Forest Compares

Carolina Forest

0.35%

Horry County Average

0.33%

South Carolina Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Horry County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Horry County, South Carolina.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Conway	26,082	$929	0.39%
Carolina Forest	26,373	$1,051	0.35%
Myrtle Beach	37,214	$1,136	0.33%

About Property Taxes in Carolina Forest

Property taxes in Carolina Forest are collected by Horry County. Tax exemptions available to Horry County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Carolina Forest. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Horry County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,050

$88/month · Rate: 0.35%

Horry County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.