Greenville County
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Greenville County, South Carolina
301 University Ridge
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Tel: 864-467-7100
Fax: 864-467-7440
County Website: Greenville county
Assessor Website: Greenville county assessor
Greenville County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Whenever a property's value is increased by $1000.00, the Assessor must give written notice to the taxpayer by July first or as soon thereafter as practical.
- If the taxpayer objects to the assessment, i.e., the value, the taxpayer must give written notice of the objection to the Assessor within 90 days of the mailing of the assessment notice.
- If the taxpayer fails to file written objection within the 90 day period, he forfeits his right to appeal the valuation.
- After receiving the property taxpayer's objection if the Assessor agrees with the taxpayer, the County Assessor must correct the valuation.
- If the County Assessor does not agree with the taxpayer, the Assessor must schedule a conference with the taxpayer within 30 days of the date of a request for a meeting or as soon thereafter as practical.
- If the matter is not resolved at the conference, the taxpayer must file a written protest with the Assessor within 30 days of the conference.
- The Assessor must respond to the protest in writing within 30 days of the date of receipt of the written protest, or as soon thereafter as practical.
- The taxpayer may appeal the Assessor's decision by giving a written notice of intent to appeal to the Assessor within 30 days of the date of the Assessor's response.
- The appeal must be conducted by the County Board of Assessment Appeals.
- The Boards may affirm, increase or decrease the assessment that is the subject of the appeal. The Board shall make its decision based upon the evidence before it.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Greenville county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Greenville county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Greenville 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. Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Greenville County
Homes in Greenville county have a median home value of $196,948.
Greenville county home values are ranked 6 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, Greenville county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~51%.
The median household income in Greenville county is $62,422.
Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Greenville 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.
Greenville county's population has grown from 320,127 in 1990 to 525,534 in 2020, an increase of 64% 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.
Greenville county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for South Carolina and the United States.
Greenville County South Carolina Cities
Cleveland, Fountain Inn, Greenville, Greer, Marietta, Mauldin, Piedmont, Simpsonville, Slater, Taylors, Tigerville, Travelers Rest
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29601 / 29605 / 29607 / 29609 / 29611 / 29615 / 29635 / 29644 / 29650 / 29651 / 29661 / 29662 / 29673 / 29681 / 29683 / 29687 / 29688 / 29690 /
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