Beaufort County, South Carolina

100 Ribaut Rd
Beaufort, South Carolina 29902

Tel: 843-255-2026
Fax: 843-255-9403

County Website: Beaufort county
Assessor Website: Beaufort county assessor

Beaufort County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check this PDF file for Appeal information: https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/auditor/documents/APPEALS.pdf
Visit https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/assessor/appeal.html to check FAQs
Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
Determine the fair market value for your property.
Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.

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The appeal must be submitted in writing to the assessor. An appeal submitted before the first penalty date (January 15th) applies for the property tax year for which that penalty would apply. An appeal submitted on or after the first penalty date of January 15th applies for the succeeding property tax year.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Beaufort County

Homes in Beaufort county have a median home value of $309,443.

Beaufort county home values are ranked 2 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, Beaufort county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~137%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Beaufort county is $71,430.

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

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Beaufort county's population has grown from 86,425 in 1990 to 187,117 in 2020, an increase of 117% 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.

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

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Beaufort County South Carolina Cities

Bluffton, Burton, Hilton Head Isla, Port Royal, Seabrook, Sheldon, St Helena Island

Beaufort County South Carolina Zipcodes

29902 / 29910 / 29920 / 29926 / 29928 / 29935 / 29940 / 29941 /

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