Georgetown County, South Carolina

129 Screven Street
Georgetown, South Carolina 29442

Tel: 843-545-3063
Fax: 843-545-3121

County Website: Georgetown county
Assessor Website: Georgetown county assessor

Georgetown County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Collect all the necessary papers like your property tax bill and any proof of your property being overvalued or having errors in the assessment. https://www.georgetowncountysc.org/Department/Assessor/index.php
Reach out to the Georgetown County Assessor's Office and ask about the process for appealing and request an assessment review form. https://www.georgetowncountysc.org/Department/Assessor/forms.php
Fill out the form and attach any supporting documentation.
Submit the filled out form and documentation to the Georgetown County Assessor's Office before the due date.
Show up to the hearing, if there is one, and present your case to the Board of Assessment Appeals. https://www.georgetowncountysc.org/Department/Assessor/BoardofAssessmentAppeals.php
If you're not sure about the process, you can hire a property tax appeal attorney. https://www.sctax.org/Public-Information/Property-Tax-Assessment-Appeal-Process https://www.taxappealattorneys.com/georgetown-county-south-carolina-property-tax-appeals/

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Georgetown County

Homes in Georgetown county have a median home value of $195,568.

Georgetown county home values are ranked 7 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, Georgetown county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~50%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Georgetown county is $52,488.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Georgetown 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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Georgetown County South Carolina Cities

Andrews, Georgetown, Pawleys Island

Georgetown County South Carolina Zipcodes

29440 / 29510 / 29585 /

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