Lancaster County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Lancaster County owners pay a median of $1,487 a year on a median home value of $298,100, an effective rate of 0.50%. That's the 27th-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%

27th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$1,487

~$124/month

Median home value

$298,100

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lancaster County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,491
Savings at 10–15% off
$149–$224
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Lancaster County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Lancaster 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 27th 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 Lancaster County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lancaster 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 $1,487 bill, 10–15% off is $149–$223 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Lancaster County is 0.50%: a median annual bill of $1,487 on a median home value of $298,100. That's the 27th-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 Lancaster County?
The median Lancaster County property tax bill is $1,487 a year, about $124 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lancaster County?
The deadline to appeal in Lancaster County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lancaster County a high property tax area?
Lancaster 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 27th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lancaster County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Kershaw County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $937

Chester County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $846

Chesterfield County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $468

Fairfield County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $683

York County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $1,602

Lee County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $579

Richland County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,569

Darlington County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $604

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