Pickens County, South Carolina

222 McDaniel Avenue
B-2 Pickens, South Carolina 29671

Tel: 864-898-5844
Fax: 864-898-1873

County Website: Pickens county
Assessor Website: Pickens county assessor

Pickens County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Collect all important papers like proof of ownership, recent appraisals, and any other property-related details.
Go to the Pickens County Assessor's website (https://www.pickenscounty.org/departments/assessor/) and find the forms and instructions for filing an appeal.
Fill out the necessary forms and submit them to the Pickens County Board of Assessment Appeals along with your supporting documents.
Attend the hearing, where you'll have a chance to speak up and explain why you think your property taxes should be lowered.
Wait for the Board of Assessment Appeals to make a decision and let you know their ruling.
If you're not happy with the decision, you can appeal to the South Carolina Board of Tax Appeals (https://dor.sc.gov/tax-appeals-board)
You may consider hiring a property tax attorney (https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/sc) to help guide you through the process and represent you in court.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Pickens County

Homes in Pickens county have a median home value of $155,522.

Pickens county home values are ranked 13 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, Pickens county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~19%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Pickens county is $51,032.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Pickens 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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Pickens county's population has grown from 93,896 in 1990 to 131,404 in 2020, an increase of 40% 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.

Pickens 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.

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Pickens County South Carolina Cities

Cateechee, Central, Clemson, Easley, Liberty, Pickens, Six Mile, Sunset

Pickens County South Carolina Zipcodes

29630 / 29631 / 29640 / 29642 / 29657 / 29667 / 29671 / 29682 / 29685 /

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