Charleston 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
- Typically the first week of October 2026; Charleston County says tax bills are usually mailed in the fall and are generally available by October 1.
- Payment deadline
- For 2026 real-property taxes, payment is due January 15, 2027 without penalty; Charleston County's published penalty schedule adds 3% after January 15, 7% more after February 1, and 5% more plus delinquent handling after March 17.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, an assessment notice controls and appeal rights generally expire 30 or 90 days after mailing; if no notice is sent, Charleston County allows a written appeal through the last day to pay without penalty, generally January 15, 2027.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Before the first penalty date for the 2026 tax year, generally January 15, 2027, for Legal Residence and Agricultural special-assessment applications; the senior homestead exemption is filed with the County Auditor after meeting the December 31, 2025 eligibility date.
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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