South Carolina Property Tax Rates 2026
Compare property tax rates across all 46 counties in South Carolina. The state average effective rate is 0.52% with a median annual tax bill of $997.
2026 Property Tax by County in South Carolina
| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax / Yr | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbeville County | 0.44% | $782 | $178,800 |
| 2 | Aiken County | 0.41% | $897 | $218,000 |
| 3 | Allendale County | 0.88% | $669 | $76,200 |
| 4 | Anderson County | 0.45% | $1,043 | $231,900 |
| 5 | Bamberg County | 0.83% | $811 | $97,800 |
| 6 | Barnwell County | 0.73% | $775 | $106,000 |
| 7 | Beaufort County | 0.48% | $2,174 | $455,600 |
| 8 | Berkeley County | 0.45% | $1,400 | $310,300 |
| 9 | Calhoun County | 0.41% | $704 | $172,100 |
| 10 | Charleston County | 0.39% | $1,901 | $489,100 |
| 11 | Cherokee County | 0.43% | $614 | $142,000 |
| 12 | Chester County | 0.56% | $890 | $158,300 |
| 13 | Chesterfield County | 0.42% | $487 | $116,200 |
| 14 | Clarendon County | 0.56% | $883 | $158,000 |
| 15 | Colleton County | 0.55% | $900 | $162,500 |
| 16 | Darlington County | 0.41% | $652 | $158,200 |
| 17 | Dillon County | 0.53% | $452 | $85,400 |
| 18 | Dorchester County | 0.56% | $1,851 | $329,300 |
| 19 | Edgefield County | 0.43% | $875 | $202,700 |
| 20 | Fairfield County | 0.51% | $776 | $151,200 |
| 21 | Florence County | 0.42% | $756 | $177,900 |
| 22 | Georgetown County | 0.41% | $1,190 | $289,500 |
| 23 | Greenville County | 0.51% | $1,512 | $299,000 |
| 24 | Greenwood County | 0.53% | $964 | $180,500 |
| 25 | Hampton County | 0.80% | $897 | $112,000 |
| 26 | Horry County | 0.33% | $944 | $287,700 |
| 27 | Jasper County | 0.57% | $1,852 | $325,500 |
| 28 | Kershaw County | 0.47% | $1,013 | $217,100 |
| 29 | Lancaster County | 0.50% | $1,657 | $329,900 |
| 30 | Laurens County | 0.41% | $698 | $170,600 |
| 31 | Lee County | 0.57% | $599 | $104,600 |
| 32 | Lexington County | 0.49% | $1,151 | $234,500 |
| 33 | Marion County | 0.47% | $436 | $93,200 |
| 34 | Marlboro County | 0.60% | $496 | $82,000 |
| 35 | McCormick County | 0.56% | $948 | $168,700 |
| 36 | Newberry County | 0.67% | $1,154 | $173,300 |
| 37 | Oconee County | 0.38% | $899 | $237,100 |
| 38 | Orangeburg County | 0.65% | $749 | $115,800 |
| 39 | Pickens County | 0.37% | $866 | $231,900 |
| 40 | Richland County | 0.67% | $1,637 | $242,800 |
| 41 | Saluda County | 0.51% | $747 | $146,500 |
| 42 | Spartanburg County | 0.55% | $1,274 | $233,300 |
| 43 | Sumter County | 0.53% | $881 | $165,300 |
| 44 | Union County | 0.56% | $579 | $103,600 |
| 45 | Williamsburg County | 0.66% | $687 | $104,500 |
| 46 | York County | 0.48% | $1,740 | $361,300 |
About South Carolina Property Taxes
South Carolina has 46 counties, each with its own property tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The state's average effective rate of 0.52% is below the national average of 0.92%.
Use our property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill based on your specific home value and county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in South Carolina?
The average effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.52%, based on the median property tax paid divided by median home value across all 46 counties.
Which county in South Carolina has the lowest property tax?
The lowest effective rate in South Carolina is in Horry County at 0.33%.
Which county has the highest property tax in South Carolina?
The highest effective rate is in Allendale County at 0.88%.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Variables: B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid), B25077 (Median Home Value). Public domain. Effective rate = median tax ÷ median home value × 100.