Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Georgetown County Assessor's Office.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: Georgetown County says legal-residence and related applications must be completed by January 15, 2027, the year following the purchase, for 2026 tax relief. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationSouth 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.
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%.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: For the 2026 tax year, appeals are due by January 15, 2027, or within 90 days of the assessment notice, whichever comes first, according to the county appeal form. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.