Anderson County, South Carolina

101 South Main Street
P.O. Box 8002
Anderson, South Carolina 29624

Tel: 864-260-4031
Fax: 864-260-4548

County Website: Anderson county
Assessor Website: Anderson county assessor

Anderson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check and download appeal form: https://www.andersoncountysc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/APPEAL-FORM-ANDERSON-COUNTY.pdf
Visit https://www.andersoncountysc.org/departments-a-z/assessor/ for General Information and Check important dates.
Determine the fair market value of the property
Determine the prevailing level of assessment in your district
Obtain the assessed value of the property
Discuss and review the assessment with the local assessing official
Determine the basis of the appeal (market value/equity)
File a written complaint with the board of review, using the prescribed forms according to their rules along with your evidence of unfair assessment.
If unsuccessful, appeal the decision to the Property Tax Appeal Board.

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An appeal must be filed in writing within 90 days of the date of the assessment notice. You must file your appeal with the County Assessor. In years where you do not receive an assessment notice, you have until January 15th (first penalty date) to appeal your values after you receive your tax bill in October.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Anderson county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Anderson 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. Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Anderson County

Homes in Anderson county have a median home value of $145,861.

Anderson county home values are ranked 17 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, Anderson county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~12%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Anderson county is $53,598.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Anderson 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.

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Anderson county's population has grown from 145,177 in 1990 to 203,718 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.

Anderson 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.

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Anderson County South Carolina Cities

Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, Iva, La France, Pelzer, Pendleton, Sandy Springs, Starr, Townville, Williamston

Anderson County South Carolina Zipcodes

29621 / 29624 / 29625 / 29627 / 29654 / 29655 / 29656 / 29669 / 29670 / 29677 / 29684 / 29689 / 29697 /

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