Williamsburg 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 January 15, 2027; a 3% penalty applies January 16–February 1, a 10% total penalty applies February 2–March 16, and a 15% total penalty applies after March 16, under South Carolina Code §12-45-180 and county tax schedules.
- Assessment appeal
- Written appeal within 90 days after the date on the 2026 Notice of Classification, Appraisal & Assessment; if no notice is issued, a written appeal filed before January 15, 2027 applies to the 2026 tax year, under South Carolina Code §12-60-2510.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
For the 2026 tax bill, new homestead applicants should apply April 1–August 15, 2026; the post-application period runs July 16, 2026 through the first penalty date, January 15, 2027. The separate 4% legal-residence application should be filed with the Assessor before the first penalty date.
Senior relief
South Carolina Homestead Exemption: a qualifying homeowner who was at least 65 by December 31, 2025, totally and permanently disabled, legally blind, or a qualifying surviving spouse may receive the first $50,000 of fair-market value of the legal residence exempt from county/municipal taxes, with school operating taxes also exempt under the state school-tax credit; apply through the county Auditor.
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; legal residences generally 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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