Laurens County, South Carolina

100 Hillcrest Sq.
P O Box 445
Laurens, South Carolina 29360

Tel: 864-984-5484
Fax: 864-984-3726

County Website: Laurens county
Assessor Website: Laurens county assessor

Laurens County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
Visit the Laurens County Assessor's website (https://www.laurenscounty.org/departments/assessor/) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Laurens County Assessor's website (https://www.laurenscounty.org/departments/assessor/).
Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Laurens County Assessor's office.
Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Assessment Appeals.
If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the South Carolina Board of Assessment Appeals. Information on this process can be found on the South Carolina Board of Assessment Appeals website (https://www.sctax.org/Forms-and-Publications/Forms/Property-Tax-Forms/BAA-Forms)
If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Laurens County Assessor's office at (864)984-2428 for assistance.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Laurens County

Homes in Laurens county have a median home value of $108,953.

Laurens county home values are ranked 27 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, Laurens county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-17%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Laurens county is $44,374.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Laurens county's median household income is lower 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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Laurens county's population has grown from 58,132 in 1990 to 67,539 in 2020, an increase of 16% 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.

Laurens 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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Laurens County South Carolina Cities

Clinton, Cross Hill, Joanna, Mountville, Ora, Waterloo

Laurens County South Carolina Zipcodes

29325 / 29332 / 29351 / 29360 / 29370 / 29384 / 29645 /

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