Williamsburg County, SC Property Taxes (2026)

Williamsburg County owners pay a median of $630 a year on a median home value of $95,100, an effective rate of 0.66%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data, above 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

0.66%

8th highest of 46 in SC

Median annual bill

$630

~$53/month

Median home value

$95,100

South Carolina county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Williamsburg County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Williamsburg County's 0.66% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$628
Savings at 10–15% off
$63–$94
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Williamsburg County vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Williamsburg County0.66%
South Carolina county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Williamsburg County's effective property tax rate is 0.66%, vs. 0.53% for the median South Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 8th 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 Williamsburg County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Williamsburg 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 $630 bill, 10–15% off is $63–$95 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg County, South Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Williamsburg County is 0.66%: a median annual bill of $630 on a median home value of $95,100. That's the 8th-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 Williamsburg County?
The median Williamsburg County property tax bill is $630 a year, about $53 a month, compared with a South Carolina county median of $852.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Williamsburg County?
The deadline to appeal in Williamsburg County is 90 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Williamsburg County a high property tax area?
Williamsburg County's 0.66% effective rate is above the South Carolina county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 46 South Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Williamsburg County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Florence County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $724

Georgetown County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $1,117

Clarendon County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $848

Berkeley County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,343

Marion County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $397

Sumter County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $860

Horry County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $879

Lee County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $579

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