Dorchester 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.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 real-property taxes are due by January 15, 2027 without penalty; January 16–February 1: 3% penalty; February 2–March 16: 10%; March 17 onward: 15% under the South Carolina county schedule.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, file a written appeal before the first January 2027 penalty date or within 90 days after the dated assessment notice, as applicable; the notice controls.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Apply for 4% legal residence and homestead relief through the county offices before the first penalty date, January 15, 2027, for 2026 taxes; active-duty military applicants reapply annually.
Senior relief
South Carolina Homestead Exemption: up to $50,000 of fair-market value of the legal residence for a qualifying homeowner age 65 or older, totally and permanently disabled, legally blind, or qualifying surviving spouse; apply through the county auditor or county real-property services office with proof of age/residency or disability.
Valuation limits
South Carolina's Real Property Valuation Reform Act generally limits taxable-value growth to 15% over five years at reassessment; the cap is removed for an assessable transfer of interest and generally does not cover new construction, additions, or improvements. Owner-occupied legal residences use the 4% assessment ratio; other real property generally uses 6%.
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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