Greenville County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Greenville County owners pay a median of $1,445 a year on a median home value of $273,900, an effective rate of 0.53%. That's the 23rd-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

0.53%

23rd highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$1,445

~$120/month

Median home value

$273,900

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Greenville County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Greenville County's 0.53% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,452
Savings at 10–15% off
$145–$218
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Greenville County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Greenville County0.53%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Greenville County's effective property tax rate is 0.53%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 23rd 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 Greenville County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Greenville 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 $1,445 bill, 10–15% off is $145–$217 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 Greenville 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 Greenville County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Greenville County is 0.53%: a median annual bill of $1,445 on a median home value of $273,900. That's the 23rd-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 Greenville County?
The median Greenville County property tax bill is $1,445 a year, about $120 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Greenville County?
The deadline to appeal in Greenville County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Greenville County a high property tax area?
Greenville County's 0.53% 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 23rd-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Greenville County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pickens County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $821

Spartanburg County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,217

Anderson County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $985

Laurens County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $673

Oconee County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $856

Cherokee County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $590

Union County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $558

Abbeville County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $717

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