Oconee County
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Oconee County, South Carolina
415 S. Pine St.
Walhalla, South Carolina 29691
Tel: 864-718-1023
Fax: 864-718-1024
County Website: Oconee county
Assessor Website: Oconee county assessor
Oconee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Contact the Oconee County Assessor's office and request an application for appealing your property taxes. (https://www.oconeesc.com/departments/assessor)
- Complete the application and provide any supporting evidence that your property is over assessed, such as recent appraisals or comparisons to similar properties in the area.
- Submit the application and supporting documents before the deadline.
- Attend a hearing in front of the Oconee County Board of Assessment Appeals, where you can present your case and answer any questions.
- If the board agrees with you, your property taxes will be lowered.
- If not, you can appeal the decision to the South Carolina Board of Assessment Appeals. (https://www.sctax.org/property-tax-appeals)
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Oconee county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Oconee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Oconee 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. Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Oconee County
Homes in Oconee county have a median home value of $163,027.
Oconee county home values are ranked 11 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, Oconee county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~25%.
The median household income in Oconee county is $49,691.
Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Oconee 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.
Oconee county's population has grown from 57,494 in 1990 to 78,607 in 2020, an increase of 37% 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.
Oconee county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for South Carolina and greater than the population change for United States.
Oconee County South Carolina Cities
Fair Play, Long Creek, Madison, Mountain Rest, Newry, Salem, Seneca, Tamassee, Walhalla, West Union
Oconee County South Carolina Zipcodes
29643 / 29658 / 29664 / 29665 / 29676 / 29678 / 29686 / 29691 / 29693 / 29696 /
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