Richland County
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Richland County, South Carolina
2020 Hampton Street
P.O. Box 192
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Tel: 803-929-6000
Fax: 803-576-1785
County Website: Richland county
Assessor Website: Richland county assessor
Richland County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Within ninety (90) days after dated notice of reassessment, the property owner or his agent must file a written objection with the assessor.
- The assessor will conduct a field review and notify the property owner of the results of review.
- Within thirty (30) days of further objection, a conference will be scheduled. The assessor, in turn, will request that you provide, within thirty (30) days, additional data to help determine the value of your property.
- After the field review has been completed, the Assessor will notify you in writing of his finding. If you still disagree with the assessment, you have thirty (30) days to file written notice of your request to appeal your assessment to the Richland County Board of Assessment Appeals, a member panel of Richland County citizens who shall serve as the final local authority in such appeals.
- An appeal submitted before the first penalty date (January 15th) applies for the property tax year for which that penalty would apply. An appeal submitted on or after the first penalty applies for the succeeding property tax year.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Richland county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Richland county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Richland 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. Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland county South Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Richland County
Homes in Richland county have a median home value of $166,228.
Richland county home values are ranked 10 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, Richland county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~27%.
The median household income in Richland county is $54,441.
Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Richland county's median household income is higher 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.
Richland county's population has grown from 286,321 in 1990 to 416,147 in 2020, an increase of 45% 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.
Richland 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.
Richland County South Carolina Cities
Blythewood, Columbia, Eastover, Gadsden, Hopkins, Irmo, White Rock
Richland County South Carolina Zipcodes
29016 / 29044 / 29052 / 29061 / 29063 / 29177 / 29201 / 29202 / 29203 / 29204 / 29205 / 29206 / 29207 / 29209 / 29210 / 29223 / 29229 /
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