Florence County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Florence County homeowners pay a median $756 a year in property tax, 0.42% of a median $177,900 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Florence County by home value, at 0.42%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $850 | $71 |
| $300,000 | $1,275 | $106 |
| $400,000 | $1,700 | $142 |
| $500,000 | $2,125 | $177 |
| $750,000 | $3,188 | $266 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,250 | $354 |
Florence County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence County | 0.42% | $756 | $177,900 | $58,305 |
| 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 Florence 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 Florence County?
The effective rate is 0.42%: a median $756 a year on a median $177,900 home. That's the 16th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Florence County?
About $1,700 a year, $142 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Florence 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 Florence 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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- York County
- Beaufort County
- Kershaw County
- Berkeley County
- Anderson County
- Cherokee County
- Darlington County
- Aiken County
- Georgetown County
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- Oconee County
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.