Kershaw County, South Carolina

515 Walnut St
Camden, South Carolina 29020

Tel: 803-425-1500
Fax: 803-425-1546

County Website: Kershaw county
Assessor Website: Kershaw county assessor

Kershaw County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Look up some evidence that your property taxes are too high, like info about similar properties in your area, recent sales data, and any upgrades or repairs you did to your place. https://www.kershaw.sc.gov/index.aspx?nid=82
Reach out to the Kershaw County Assessor's Office to ask about the deadline for appealing and to get the forms you need. https://www.kershaw.sc.gov/index.aspx?nid=106
Fill out the forms and submit them with your evidence.
If there's a hearing scheduled, attend it.
Wait for a decision.
If the decision isn't in your favor, you might have the chance to appeal to the South Carolina Board of Equalization. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t12c005.php

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Kershaw County

Homes in Kershaw county have a median home value of $130,319.

Kershaw county home values are ranked 20 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, Kershaw county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-0.2%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Kershaw county is $53,980.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Kershaw 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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Kershaw county's population has grown from 43,599 in 1990 to 65,403 in 2020, an increase of 50% 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.

Kershaw 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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Kershaw County South Carolina Cities

Bethune, Camden, Cassatt, Elgin, Liberty Hill, Lugoff, Westville

Kershaw County South Carolina Zipcodes

29009 / 29020 / 29032 / 29045 / 29074 / 29078 / 29175 /

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