Orangeburg County
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Orangeburg County, South Carolina
1437 Amelia Street County Admin Centre
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
Tel: 803-533-6101
County Website: Orangeburg county
Assessor Website: Orangeburg county assessor
Orangeburg County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect all the necessary documents such as property ownership papers and recent appraisals.
- Check the assessed value of your property and compare it to similar properties in the area to see if it's fair.
- Visit the Orangeburg County Assessor's website and find the forms for appealing your property taxes. https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/assessor/forms/
- Fill out the forms completely and correctly.
- Submit the forms and any other supporting documents to the Orangeburg County Assessor's office before the deadline.
- Attend any scheduled hearing if there's one.
- Wait for a decision from the county board of appeals. https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/assessor/appeals/
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Orangeburg county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Orangeburg county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Orangeburg 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. Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Orangeburg County
Homes in Orangeburg county have a median home value of $92,277.
Orangeburg county home values are ranked 35 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, Orangeburg county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-29%.
The median household income in Orangeburg county is $36,802.
Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Orangeburg 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.
Orangeburg county's population has decreased from 84,804 in 1990 to 84,223 in 2020, a decrease of -0.7% 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.
Orangeburg county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for South Carolina and the United States.
Orangeburg County South Carolina Cities
Bowman, Branchville, Cope, Cordova, Elloree, Eutawville, Holly Hill, Neeses, North, Norway, Orangeburg, Rowesville, Santee, Springfield, Vance
Orangeburg County South Carolina Zipcodes
29018 / 29038 / 29039 / 29047 / 29048 / 29059 / 29107 / 29112 / 29113 / 29115 / 29133 / 29142 / 29146 / 29163 / 29432 /
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