Chester 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
- Usually October 2026; Chester County's official Assessor page says tax bills are mailed usually in October.
- Payment deadline
- For the 2026 tax year, real-property taxes are due by January 15, 2027 without penalty; South Carolina county schedules generally apply a 3% penalty after January 15, an additional 7% after February 1, and an additional 5% plus delinquent handling after March 16.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, Chester County's annual value-review window is January 1 through March 1, 2026; if an assessment notice is issued, the notice's 30- or 90-day appeal deadline controls.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 15, 2027 for the 2026 4% legal-residence application; Chester County's official form identifies January 15 as the due date. Senior homestead applications are filed through the County Auditor.
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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