Sumter County, South Carolina

13 E CANAL STREET
SUMTER, South Carolina 29150

Tel: 803-436-2102
Fax: 803-436-2108

County Website: Sumter county
Assessor Website: Sumter county assessor

Sumter County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Research the property tax laws and regulations in Sumter County, South Carolina to ensure that you have a valid reason for appealing your property taxes.
Obtain a copy of your property's most recent assessment from the Sumter County Assessor's Office (https://www.sumtercountysc.org/Assessor)
Gather any relevant documentation, such as recent appraisals or comparables, that support your claim that your property is overvalued.
Complete the appropriate appeal form and submit it to the Sumter County Assessor's Office by the deadline specified on the form. (https://www.sumtercountysc.org/Assessor/property-tax-appeals)
Attend the hearing in front of the Sumter County Board of Assessment Appeals, where you will present your case and provide evidence to support your appeal.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your appeal, you may file an appeal to the South Carolina Property Tax Commission within 30 days of the Board's decision. (https://dor.sc.gov/taxes/property-taxes)

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Sumter County

Homes in Sumter county have a median home value of $117,509.

Sumter county home values are ranked 23 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, Sumter county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-10%.

South Carolina Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Sumter county is $46,570.

Compared to the state of South Carolina and the United States, Sumter 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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Sumter county's population has grown from 101,276 in 1990 to 105,556 in 2020, an increase of 4.2% 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.

Sumter 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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Sumter County South Carolina Cities

Dalzell, Gable, Horatio, Oswego, Pinewood, Rembert, Saint Charles, Shaw A F B, Sumter, Wedgefield

Sumter County South Carolina Zipcodes

29040 / 29051 / 29062 / 29104 / 29125 / 29128 / 29150 / 29152 / 29153 / 29154 / 29168 /

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