Lancaster 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
- By December 16, 2026; Lancaster County states property-tax bills must be mailed 30 days before the January 15 due date, but it does not publish an exact 2026 mailing day.
- 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 South Carolina Code §12-45-70 and the county tax schedule.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026, appeal by the deadline printed on the assessment notice, generally within 90 days; if no notice is issued, the county's reassessment guide makes the applicable no-notice window January 1–15, 2027.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Lancaster County's Auditor accepts 2026 homestead applications after January 1, 2026; file the qualifying application before January 15, 2027 unless the county form or notice gives an earlier deadline.
Senior relief
South Carolina Homestead Exemption: the first $50,000 of fair-market value of the legal residence is exempt for a qualifying homeowner who is at least 65 by December 31 preceding the tax year, totally and permanently disabled, legally blind, or a qualifying surviving spouse; apply through the county auditor with proof of age, residency, or disability.
Valuation limits
South Carolina Real Property Valuation Reform Act: taxable-value growth is generally limited to 15% over five years at countywide reassessment. The cap is generally removed for an assessable transfer of interest and does not cover new construction, additions, or improvements; owner-occupied legal residences use the 4% assessment ratio and 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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