Berkeley County, South CarolinaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- October 2026; Berkeley County states yearly tax notices are sent in October and does not publish a specific 2026 mailing day.
- Payment deadline
- For 2026 taxes, payment is due January 15, 2027; Berkeley County's schedule applies 3% from January 16 through February 1, an additional 7% from February 2 through March 16, and delinquent collection after March 16.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, written objection is due within 90 days of the mailed assessment notice; if no notice is sent, Berkeley County says the objection must be filed before the first penalty date, generally January 15, 2027. A Board of Assessment Appeals protest follows within 30 days of the Assessor's notice of decision.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 15, 2027 for a 2026 4% legal-residence special-assessment application under the first-penalty-date rule; Berkeley County's official application is filed through Real Property Services.
Senior relief
South Carolina Homestead Exemption: complete exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 of fair market value of the legal residence for a homeowner over age 65, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind; apply through the county Auditor. Official information: https://dor.sc.gov/property/exempt-property.
Valuation limits
South Carolina Act 388 reassessment protection generally limits taxable-value growth to 15% in a reassessment year for qualifying property, unless an assessable transfer of interest, additions/improvements, or another statutory exception applies; counties reassess on a five-year cycle.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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