South Carolina property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.51%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 47 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $1,199 a year on a home worth $236,700. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,530 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.51%
- Median annual bill
- $1,199
- Median home value
- $236,700
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 47of 51
Property tax by county in South Carolina
All 46 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 0.53% | $1,445 | $273,900 | 537,575 |
| Richland County | 0.70% | $1,569 | $224,200 | 418,725 |
| Charleston County | 0.41% | $1,864 | $450,800 | 414,711 |
| Horry County | 0.34% | $879 | $260,500 | 368,937 |
| Spartanburg County | 0.56% | $1,217 | $216,000 | 338,096 |
| Lexington County | 0.52% | $1,136 | $217,700 | 300,370 |
| York County | 0.50% | $1,602 | $322,700 | 288,559 |
| Berkeley County | 0.48% | $1,343 | $280,300 | 238,723 |
| Anderson County | 0.46% | $985 | $212,500 | 207,218 |
| Beaufort County | 0.50% | $2,022 | $407,600 | 192,123 |
| Aiken County | 0.43% | $862 | $199,500 | 171,949 |
| Dorchester County | 0.58% | $1,710 | $294,400 | 164,322 |
| Florence County | 0.44% | $724 | $165,500 | 136,921 |
| Pickens County | 0.38% | $821 | $216,000 | 132,604 |
| Sumter County | 0.54% | $860 | $159,500 | 104,853 |
| Lancaster County | 0.50% | $1,487 | $298,100 | 100,905 |
| Orangeburg County | 0.66% | $724 | $109,700 | 83,531 |
| Oconee County | 0.39% | $856 | $217,200 | 79,566 |
| Greenwood County | 0.58% | $973 | $166,400 | 69,329 |
| Laurens County | 0.44% | $673 | $153,500 | 67,904 |
| Kershaw County | 0.49% | $937 | $191,900 | 66,924 |
| Georgetown County | 0.43% | $1,117 | $262,300 | 64,200 |
| Darlington County | 0.43% | $604 | $141,400 | 62,754 |
| Cherokee County | 0.44% | $590 | $135,200 | 56,299 |
| Chesterfield County | 0.46% | $468 | $101,400 | 43,575 |
| Colleton County | 0.61% | $883 | $145,900 | 38,623 |
| Newberry County | 0.69% | $1,090 | $158,200 | 38,121 |
| Chester County | 0.59% | $846 | $143,800 | 32,177 |
| Clarendon County | 0.58% | $848 | $147,300 | 31,037 |
| Jasper County | 0.55% | $1,490 | $269,400 | 30,658 |
| Williamsburg County | 0.66% | $630 | $95,100 | 30,517 |
| Marion County | 0.46% | $397 | $86,800 | 28,900 |
| Dillon County | 0.50% | $425 | $84,400 | 28,031 |
| Union County | 0.56% | $558 | $100,000 | 26,990 |
| Edgefield County | 0.45% | $877 | $194,300 | 26,508 |
| Marlboro County | 0.64% | $475 | $74,500 | 26,285 |
| Abbeville County | 0.49% | $717 | $147,200 | 24,352 |
| Fairfield County | 0.53% | $683 | $129,100 | 20,741 |
| Barnwell County | 0.74% | $717 | $97,200 | 20,565 |
| Saluda County | 0.57% | $700 | $123,200 | 18,958 |
| Hampton County | 0.81% | $826 | $102,400 | 18,555 |
| Lee County | 0.57% | $579 | $101,900 | 16,330 |
| Calhoun County | 0.42% | $630 | $148,800 | 14,150 |
| Bamberg County | 0.83% | $796 | $96,000 | 13,164 |
| McCormick County | 0.64% | $1,014 | $159,000 | 9,701 |
| Allendale County | 0.88% | $542 | $61,600 | 7,738 |
South Carolina compared with the United States
The South Carolina median bill of $1,199 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for South Carolina are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.51% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,530 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which South Carolina county has the highest property tax?
Allendale County has the highest median effective rate in South Carolina at 0.88%. Horry County has the lowest at 0.34%. The largest county by population, Greenville County, is at 0.53%.