Darlington County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Darlington County owners pay a median of $604 a year on a median home value of $141,400, an effective rate of 0.43%. That's the 40th-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%

40th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$604

~$50/month

Median home value

$141,400

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Darlington County

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

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Est. annual tax
$608
Savings at 10–15% off
$61–$91
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Darlington County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Darlington 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 40th 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 Darlington County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Darlington 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 $604 bill, 10–15% off is $60–$91 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 Darlington 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 Darlington County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Darlington County is 0.43%: a median annual bill of $604 on a median home value of $141,400. That's the 40th-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 Darlington County?
The median Darlington County property tax bill is $604 a year, about $50 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Darlington County?
The deadline to appeal in Darlington County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Darlington County a high property tax area?
Darlington 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 40th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Darlington County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lee County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $579

Chesterfield County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $468

Marlboro County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $475

Florence County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $724

Dillon County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $425

Kershaw County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $937

Sumter County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $860

Marion County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $397

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