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South Carolina Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in South Carolina, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 46 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.36%

Calhoun County

Highest county rate

0.71%

Bamberg County

Counties covered

46

Data vintage

2024

Abbeville County median effective rate0.42%
County median tax paid (2024)$782
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Abbeville County

Estimated annual

$1,260

Estimated monthly

$105

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

South Carolina property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Bamberg County$8110.71%-1.2%
Richland County$1,6370.64%+1.2%
Hampton County$8970.63%+5.3%
Williamsburg County$6870.62%+5.8%
Barnwell County$7750.60%+4.9%
Dorchester County$1,8510.60%+5.0%
Orangeburg County$7490.58%+0.4%
Spartanburg County$1,2740.58%+1.5%
Jasper County$1,8520.55%+20.6%
Colleton County$9000.54%-1.1%
Greenwood County$9640.54%-3.9%
Lancaster County$1,6570.54%+8.1%
Sumter County$8810.54%-0.6%
Newberry County$1,1540.53%+2.7%
York County$1,7400.53%+5.4%
Clarendon County$8830.52%+1.0%
McCormick County$9480.52%-9.3%
Greenville County$1,5120.51%+1.5%
Kershaw County$1,0130.51%+4.9%
Marlboro County$4960.51%+1.3%
Allendale County$6690.50%+19.7%
Anderson County$1,0430.50%+2.7%
Beaufort County$2,1740.50%+4.3%
Cherokee County$6140.50%+1.0%
Chester County$8900.50%+2.0%
Berkeley County$1,4000.49%+1.1%
Lee County$5990.49%+0.4%
Lexington County$1,1510.48%-1.7%
Aiken County$8970.47%+0.9%
Edgefield County$8750.47%-3.2%
Florence County$7560.47%+1.3%
Darlington County$6520.46%+4.7%
Dillon County$4520.44%+3.2%
Fairfield County$7760.44%+10.2%
Marion County$4360.44%+6.5%
Laurens County$6980.43%+0.6%
Pickens County$8660.43%+2.3%
Saluda County$7470.43%+3.5%
Union County$5790.43%+0.7%
Abbeville County$7820.42%+5.8%
Chesterfield County$4870.41%+0.9%
Georgetown County$1,1900.41%+3.3%
Charleston County$1,9010.40%-1.1%
Horry County$9440.38%+4.2%
Oconee County$8990.38%+1.9%
Calhoun County$7040.36%+8.4%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.36% in Calhoun County to about 0.71% in Bamberg County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in South Carolina?
Bamberg County has the highest median effective property tax rate in South Carolina, at approximately 0.71%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.71% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in South Carolina?
Calhoun County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in South Carolina, at approximately 0.36%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.36% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in South Carolina, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.