Charleston County property tax
Homeowners in Charleston County, South Carolina typically pay about 0.39% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,901 on a median home value of $489,100.
Typical effective rate
0.39%
higher than 94% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,901
per year
Median home value
$489,100
In SC
#43
of 46 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.39% — 59% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 20% lower than the South Carolina median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,989 for mortgaged homes, $1,661 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 43rd highest effective rate of 46 ranked South Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 6th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Charleston County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.39%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Charleston County, SC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Charleston County is 0.39% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,901) divided by the median home value ($489,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Charleston County?
The median owner-occupied home in Charleston County is valued at $489,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,901 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,989, versus $1,661 for homes without one.
How does Charleston County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Charleston County's effective rate is 20% lower than the South Carolina median, ranking 43rd of 46 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Charleston County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Georgetown County | 0.41% | $1,190 |
| 41 | Calhoun County | 0.41% | $704 |
| 42 | Laurens County | 0.41% | $698 |
| 44 | Oconee County | 0.38% | $899 |
| 45 | Pickens County | 0.37% | $866 |
| 46 | Horry County | 0.33% | $944 |
Official data & resources for Charleston County
- Charleston County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Charleston County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Charleston County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.