Lexington County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Lexington County owners pay a median of $1,136 a year on a median home value of $217,700, an effective rate of 0.52%. That's the 24th-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

0.52%

24th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$1,136

~$95/month

Median home value

$217,700

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lexington County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lexington County's 0.52% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,132
Savings at 10–15% off
$113–$170
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Lexington County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lexington County0.52%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lexington County's effective property tax rate is 0.52%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 24th 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 Lexington County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lexington 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 $1,136 bill, 10–15% off is $114–$170 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Lexington County is 0.52%: a median annual bill of $1,136 on a median home value of $217,700. That's the 24th-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 Lexington County?
The median Lexington County property tax bill is $1,136 a year, about $95 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lexington County?
The deadline to appeal in Lexington County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lexington County a high property tax area?
Lexington County's 0.52% 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 24th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lexington County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Richland County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,569

Saluda County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $700

Aiken County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $862

Calhoun County

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $630

Newberry County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,090

Fairfield County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $683

Edgefield County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $877

Orangeburg County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $724

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