Bamberg County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Bamberg County owners pay a median of $796 a year on a median home value of $96,000, an effective rate of 0.83%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data, above 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

0.83%

2nd highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$796

~$66/month

Median home value

$96,000

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Bamberg County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Bamberg County's 0.83% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$797
Savings at 10–15% off
$80–$120
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Bamberg County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Bamberg County0.83%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Bamberg County's effective property tax rate is 0.83%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd 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 Bamberg County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Bamberg 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 $796 bill, 10–15% off is $80–$119 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Bamberg County is 0.83%: a median annual bill of $796 on a median home value of $96,000. That's the 2nd-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 Bamberg County?
The median Bamberg County property tax bill is $796 a year, about $66 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Bamberg County?
The deadline to appeal in Bamberg County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Bamberg County a high property tax area?
Bamberg County's 0.83% effective rate is above the South Carolina county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Bamberg County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Orangeburg County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $724

Barnwell County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $717

Allendale County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $542

Hampton County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $826

Colleton County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $883

Calhoun County

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $630

Dorchester County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $1,710

Aiken County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $862

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