Beaufort County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Beaufort County owners pay a median of $2,022 a year on a median home value of $407,600, an effective rate of 0.50%. That's the 25th-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

0.50%

25th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$2,022

~$169/month

Median home value

$407,600

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Beaufort County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Beaufort County's 0.50% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,038
Savings at 10–15% off
$204–$306
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Beaufort County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Beaufort County0.50%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Beaufort County's effective property tax rate is 0.50%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 25th 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 Beaufort County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Beaufort 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 $2,022 bill, 10–15% off is $202–$303 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Beaufort County is 0.50%: a median annual bill of $2,022 on a median home value of $407,600. That's the 25th-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 Beaufort County?
The median Beaufort County property tax bill is $2,022 a year, about $169 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Beaufort County?
The deadline to appeal in Beaufort County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Beaufort County a high property tax area?
Beaufort County's 0.50% 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 25th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Beaufort County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Jasper County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,490

Colleton County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $883

Hampton County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $826

Dorchester County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $1,710

Charleston County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $1,864

Allendale County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $542

Bamberg County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $796

Berkeley County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,343

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