Aiken County

Home > South Carolina > Aiken

Aiken County

Aiken County, South Carolina

1930 University Pkwy
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

Tel: 803-642-2012
Fax: 803-643-1994

County Website: Aiken county
Assessor Website: Aiken county assessor

Aiken County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Determine the deadline for filing an appeal. This information can typically be found on the county assessor's website or by contacting their office.
  2. Gather evidence to support your appeal. This may include documents such as recent appraisals or repairs that have been made to your home.
  3. Fill out the appeal form, which can usually be found on the county assessor's website or obtained from their office.
  4. Submit the completed appeal form and any supporting evidence by the deadline.
  5. Attend the appeal hearing, if one is scheduled. This is an opportunity for you to present your case to the county board of equalization and review.
  6. Wait for a decision to be made on your appeal. The decision will typically be mailed to you.
  7. Aiken County Assessor's Office website: https://www.aikencounty.gov/departments/assessor
  8. South Carolina Department of Revenue Property Tax Division: https://dor.sc.gov/property

URLs

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Aiken county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Aiken county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Aiken county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Aiken county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Aiken county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Aiken county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Aiken county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Aiken county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Aiken county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Aiken County

Homes in Aiken county have a median home value of $147,894.

Aiken county home values are ranked 16 out of 46 counties in the state of South Carolina for median home price. The average median home value in South Carolina is $117,104. Allendale county has the lowest median price at $46,443. Charleston county has the highest median price at $330,433.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Aiken county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~13%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Aiken county is $53,385.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Aiken county's median household income is higher than the state of South Carolina's average median household income of $47,515 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

income

Aiken county's population has grown from 120,991 in 1990 to 168,808 in 2020, an increase of 40% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of South Carolina's population has grown from 3,486,310 in 1990 to 5,118,425 in 2020, an increase of 47% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Aiken county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for South Carolina and greater than the population change for United States.

population

Aiken County South Carolina Cities

Aiken, Bath, Beech Island, Clearwater, Gloverville, Graniteville, Jackson, Langley, Monetta, New Ellenton, Perry, Ridge Spring, Salley, Vaucluse, Wagener, Warrenville, Windsor

Aiken County South Carolina Zipcodes

29105 / 29124 / 29129 / 29137 / 29164 / 29801 / 29803 / 29809 / 29816 / 29822 / 29828 / 29829 / 29831 / 29834 / 29841 / 29842 / 29850 / 29851 / 29856 /

South Carolina Counties

Abbeville / Aiken / Allendale / Anderson / Bamberg / Barnwell / Beaufort / Berkeley / Calhoun / Charleston / Cherokee / Chester / Chesterfield / Clarendon / Colleton / Darlington / Dillon / Dorchester / Edgefield / Fairfield / Florence / Georgetown / Greenville / Greenwood / Hampton / Horry / Jasper / Kershaw / Lancaster / Laurens / Lee / Lexington / Marion / Marlboro / McCormick / Newberry / Oconee / Orangeburg / Pickens / Richland / Saluda / Spartanburg / Sumter / Union / Williamsburg / York

States

Alabama / Alaska / Arizona / Arkansas / California / Colorado / Connecticut / Delaware / Florida / Georgia / Hawaii / Idaho / Illinois / Indiana / Iowa / Kansas / Kentucky / Louisiana / Maine / Maryland / Massachusetts / Michigan / Minnesota / Mississippi / Missouri / Montana / Nebraska / Nevada / New Hampshire / New Jersey / New Mexico / New York / North Carolina / North Dakota / Ohio / Oklahoma / Oregon / Pennsylvania / Rhode Island / South Carolina / South Dakota / Tennessee / Texas / Utah / Vermont / Virginia / Washington / West Virginia / Wisconsin / Wyoming