What is the average property tax rate in South Carolina?

South Carolina's average effective property tax rate is about 0.57% of home value — the statewide ratio of property tax actually paid to market value. A $300,000 home pays roughly $1,710 per year at this rate.

How is South Carolina property tax calculated?

This estimator multiplies your home's taxable value by the 0.57% effective rate: taxable value times 0.0057 equals the annual tax. The monthly figure is that annual amount divided by 12.

What is a homestead exemption in South Carolina?

Many South Carolina owner-occupants can subtract a fixed exemption amount from their taxable value before tax is applied, lowering the bill. Enter your exemption in the calculator to see the reduced estimate; check with your local assessor for the exact amount you qualify for.

Why might my actual South Carolina property tax differ from this estimate?

Actual bills depend on your specific county, city, and school-district levies, local assessment ratios, and exemptions, which vary across South Carolina. The 0.57% figure is a statewide average, so use your assessor's millage and assessed value for an exact number.

South Carolina Property Tax Estimator (2026)

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South Carolina property tax is estimated here using the state’s average effective rate of 0.57% — the typical ratio of property tax paid to home value across South Carolina. Enter your home value (and any homestead exemption) to project your annual and monthly property tax bill.

How it works

The estimate applies South Carolina’s 0.57% average effective property tax rate to your taxable value. If you enter a homestead exemption, it is subtracted from the value first:

taxable value = home value − homestead exemption
annual tax    = taxable value × 0.0057
monthly tax   = annual tax ÷ 12

The 0.57% rate (0.0057 as a decimal) reflects what South Carolina homeowners pay on average; your local county, city, and school-district rates may be higher or lower.

Example

A $300,000 home in South Carolina with no exemption is taxed at 0.57%: $300,000 × 0.0057 = about $1,710 per year, or roughly $143 per month set aside in escrow.

Notes

Estimate only — not financial or tax advice. The 0.57% rate is a statewide average effective rate; your actual South Carolina bill depends on local millage, assessment ratios, and the specific exemptions you qualify for. Confirm figures with your county assessor or the South Carolina Department of Revenue before relying on them.