Aiken County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Aiken County owners pay a median of $862 a year on a median home value of $199,500, an effective rate of 0.43%. That's the 39th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data, below the South Carolina county median of 0.53%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.43%

39th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$862

~$72/month

Median home value

$199,500

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Aiken County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Aiken County's 0.43% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$858
Savings at 10–15% off
$86–$129
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Aiken County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Aiken County0.43%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Aiken County's effective property tax rate is 0.43%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 39th of 46 in South Carolina. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Aiken County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Aiken County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Aiken County deadline is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $862 bill, 10–15% off is $86–$129 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in South Carolina

South Carolina homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Aiken County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Aiken County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Aiken County is 0.43%: a median annual bill of $862 on a median home value of $199,500. That's the 39th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Aiken County?
The median Aiken County property tax bill is $862 a year, about $72 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Aiken County?
The deadline to appeal in Aiken County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Aiken County a high property tax area?
Aiken County's 0.43% effective rate is below the South Carolina county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 39th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Aiken County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Barnwell County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $717

Edgefield County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $877

Lexington County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,136

Saluda County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $700

Bamberg County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $796

Allendale County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $542

McCormick County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,014

Orangeburg County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $724

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