South Carolina property tax rates by county
South Carolina · #47 of 52 · 46 counties
Median annual property tax $1,251 · median home value $259,000
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Jan 15. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $259,000 home, the South Carolina median: about $1,894 a year in Barnwell County (0.73%) versus $850 in Horry County (0.33%) — $1,044 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most South Carolina residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County#24 of 46 | 0.51% | $1,512 | 2.0% |
| Richland County#5 of 46 | 0.67% | $1,637 | 2.6% |
| Charleston County#43 of 46 | 0.39% | $1,901 | 2.1% |
| Horry County#46 of 46 | 0.33% | $944 | 1.4% |
| Spartanburg County#18 of 46 | 0.55% | $1,274 | 1.9% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Allendale CountyMedian home value $76,200
- Bamberg CountyMedian home value $97,800
- Hampton CountyMedian home value $112,000
- Barnwell CountyMedian home value $106,000
- Richland CountyMedian home value $242,800
- Newberry CountyMedian home value $173,300
- Williamsburg CountyMedian home value $104,500
- Orangeburg CountyMedian home value $115,800
- Marlboro CountyMedian home value $82,000
- Lee CountyMedian home value $104,600
- Jasper CountyMedian home value $325,500
- Chester CountyMedian home value $158,300
- Dorchester CountyMedian home value $329,300
- McCormick CountyMedian home value $168,700
- Union CountyMedian home value $103,600
- Clarendon CountyMedian home value $158,000
- Colleton CountyMedian home value $162,500
- Spartanburg CountyMedian home value $233,300
- Greenwood CountyMedian home value $180,500
- Sumter CountyMedian home value $165,300
- Dillon CountyMedian home value $85,400
- Fairfield CountyMedian home value $151,200
- Saluda CountyMedian home value $146,500
- Greenville CountyMedian home value $299,000
- Lancaster CountyMedian home value $329,900
- Lexington CountyMedian home value $234,500
- York CountyMedian home value $361,300
- Beaufort CountyMedian home value $455,600
- Marion CountyMedian home value $93,200
- Kershaw CountyMedian home value $217,100
- Berkeley CountyMedian home value $310,300
- Anderson CountyMedian home value $231,900
- Abbeville CountyMedian home value $178,800
- Cherokee CountyMedian home value $142,000
- Edgefield CountyMedian home value $202,700
- Florence CountyMedian home value $177,900
- Chesterfield CountyMedian home value $116,200
- Darlington CountyMedian home value $158,200
- Aiken CountyMedian home value $218,000
- Georgetown CountyMedian home value $289,500
- Laurens CountyMedian home value $170,600
- Calhoun CountyMedian home value $172,100
- Charleston CountyMedian home value $489,100
- Oconee CountyMedian home value $237,100
- Pickens CountyMedian home value $231,900
- Horry CountyMedian home value $287,700
When it's due in South Carolina
All states| Annual payment | Due Jan 15 Late from Jan 16 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
|---|---|
| Late penalty | 3% penalty Jan 16 - Feb 1; additional 7% penalty (total 10%) Feb 2 - March 16; additional 5% penalty (total 15%) plus execution costs after March 16 (S.C. Code Ann. § 12-45-180) |
| Appeal window | within 90 days after mailing date of property assessment notice to county assessor (S.C. Code Ann. § 12-60-2510) |
Taxes payable without penalty on or before January 15 following the year of assessment. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed October. Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 12-45-70, § 12-45-180, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.