Florence County, South Carolina

180 North Irby Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501

Tel: 843-665-3035
Fax: 843-665-3042

County Website: Florence county
Assessor Website: Florence county assessor

Florence County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather any necessary documents or evidence to support your property tax appeal, such as a recent appraisal or comparison to similar properties in the area.
Determine the deadline for filing an appeal, which may vary by location. In Florence County, South Carolina, the deadline for appealing property taxes is generally within 30 days of the date of the tax bill.
Obtain a property tax appeal form from the Florence County Assessor's office, or find it on the Florence County website: http://www.florenceco.org/departments/assessor/forms
Complete the property tax appeal form with your personal information, property details, and the reason for your appeal, along with any supporting documentation.
Submit the completed form to the Florence County Assessor's office in person, by mail, or online.
The Assessor's office will review your appeal and make a decision. If your appeal is approved, your property taxes will be revised. If your appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal the decision to the Florence County Board of Assessment Appeals: http://www.florenceco.org/departments/assessor/board-of-assessment-appeals

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Resources: Florence County Assessor's Office: http://www.florenceco.org/departments/assessor

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Florence County

Homes in Florence county have a median home value of $130,634.

Florence county home values are ranked 19 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, Florence county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~0%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Florence county is $49,645.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Florence 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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Florence county's population has grown from 114,344 in 1990 to 137,059 in 2020, an increase of 20% 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.

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

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Florence County South Carolina Cities

Coward, Effingham, Florence, Johnsonville, Lake City, Olanta, Pamplico, Quinby, Scranton, Timmonsville

Florence County South Carolina Zipcodes

29114 / 29161 / 29501 / 29505 / 29506 / 29530 / 29541 / 29555 / 29560 / 29583 / 29591 /

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