South Carolina property tax calculator
Estimate your South Carolina property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.49%, #47 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
South Carolina property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | 0.42% | $782 | $178,800 |
| Aiken County | 0.47% | $897 | $218,000 |
| Allendale County | 0.50% | $669 | $76,200 |
| Anderson County | 0.50% | $1,043 | $231,900 |
| Bamberg County | 0.71% | $811 | $97,800 |
| Barnwell County | 0.60% | $775 | $106,000 |
| Beaufort County | 0.50% | $2,174 | $455,600 |
| Berkeley County | 0.49% | $1,400 | $310,300 |
| Calhoun County | 0.36% | $704 | $172,100 |
| Charleston County | 0.40% | $1,901 | $489,100 |
| Cherokee County | 0.50% | $614 | $142,000 |
| Chester County | 0.50% | $890 | $158,300 |
| Chesterfield County | 0.41% | $487 | $116,200 |
| Clarendon County | 0.52% | $883 | $158,000 |
| Colleton County | 0.54% | $900 | $162,500 |
| Darlington County | 0.46% | $652 | $158,200 |
| Dillon County | 0.44% | $452 | $85,400 |
| Dorchester County | 0.60% | $1,851 | $329,300 |
| Edgefield County | 0.47% | $875 | $202,700 |
| Fairfield County | 0.44% | $776 | $151,200 |
| Florence County | 0.47% | $756 | $177,900 |
| Georgetown County | 0.41% | $1,190 | $289,500 |
| Greenville County | 0.51% | $1,512 | $299,000 |
| Greenwood County | 0.54% | $964 | $180,500 |
| Hampton County | 0.63% | $897 | $112,000 |
| Horry County | 0.38% | $944 | $287,700 |
| Jasper County | 0.55% | $1,852 | $325,500 |
| Kershaw County | 0.51% | $1,013 | $217,100 |
| Lancaster County | 0.54% | $1,657 | $329,900 |
| Laurens County | 0.43% | $698 | $170,600 |
| Lee County | 0.49% | $599 | $104,600 |
| Lexington County | 0.48% | $1,151 | $234,500 |
| Marion County | 0.44% | $436 | $93,200 |
| Marlboro County | 0.51% | $496 | $82,000 |
| McCormick County | 0.52% | $948 | $168,700 |
| Newberry County | 0.53% | $1,154 | $173,300 |
| Oconee County | 0.38% | $899 | $237,100 |
| Orangeburg County | 0.58% | $749 | $115,800 |
| Pickens County | 0.43% | $866 | $231,900 |
| Richland County | 0.64% | $1,637 | $242,800 |
| Saluda County | 0.43% | $747 | $146,500 |
| Spartanburg County | 0.58% | $1,274 | $233,300 |
| Sumter County | 0.54% | $881 | $165,300 |
| Union County | 0.43% | $579 | $103,600 |
| Williamsburg County | 0.62% | $687 | $104,500 |
| York County | 0.53% | $1,740 | $361,300 |
South Carolina property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's average effective property tax rate is 0.49% of home value, which ranks #47 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in South Carolina?
At the South Carolina average of 0.49%, about $1,960 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,440 in Calhoun County (0.36%) to about $2,840 in Bamberg County (0.71%).
Which South Carolina county has the highest property tax rate?
Bamberg County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.71%. Calhoun County has the lowest at 0.36%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my South Carolina property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in South Carolina? See the South Carolina county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.