Beaufort County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Beaufort County homeowners pay a median $2,174 a year in property tax, 0.48% of a median $455,600 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Beaufort County by home value, at 0.48%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $954 | $80 |
| $300,000 | $1,431 | $119 |
| $400,000 | $1,908 | $159 |
| $500,000 | $2,385 | $199 |
| $750,000 | $3,578 | $298 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,770 | $398 |
Beaufort County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | 0.48% | $2,174 | $455,600 | $86,573 |
| South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Beaufort County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Beaufort County?
The effective rate is 0.48%: a median $2,174 a year on a median $455,600 home. That's the 11th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Beaufort County?
About $1,908 a year, $159 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Beaufort County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is below the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Beaufort County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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- Berkeley County
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.