Lee County Property Tax Rate

South Carolina

0.57%effective rate

Lee County, South Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.57%, which is 38% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $104,600, homeowners pay approximately $599 per year in property taxes. Lee County ranks #11 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$599

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$104,600

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.34%

Median income: $44,760

State Rank📍

#11

of 46 counties in SC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$771

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$488

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lee County pay on average $283 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lee County Compares

Lee County
0.57%
South Carolina Average
0.48%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in South Carolina

Allendale
0.88%
Bamberg
0.83%
Hampton
0.80%
Barnwell
0.73%
Newberry
0.67%
Richland
0.67%
Williamsburg
0.66%
Orangeburg
0.65%

South Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Lee County homeowners

Legal Residence (Homestead)

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

Primary residence owners

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

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans

Veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,710

$142/month · Rate: 0.57%

Quick Facts

Population16,166
Owner-Occupied58.9%
National Rank#2377 of 3,135
Median Income$44,760

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.