Property-tax appeals in South Carolina
Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in South Carolina.
State rules verified from public sources| Deadline rule | In a year with an assessment notice, give the county assessor written notice of objection within 90 days after the assessor mails the property tax assessment notice (S.C. Code 12-60-2510(A)(3)). In a year with no notice, an appeal may be filed in writing at any time; one filed before the first penalty date (January 15) applies to that tax year, later ones to the succeeding year. |
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| First hearing body | County assessor conference first (12-60-2520); then the County Board of Assessment Appeals — appeal within 30 days after the assessor response (12-60-2530); then a contested case hearing before the Administrative Law Court requested within 30 days after the board written decision (12-60-2540). |
| Who may represent you | Only authorized persons may represent an owner in the administrative process (S.C. Code 12-60-90): SC attorneys and CPAs in good standing, corporate officers, SC registered/licensed/certified appraisers, full-time employees of the owner, enrolled IRS agents, partners and fiduciaries (per Jasper County assessor guidance). |
Skipping the county steps forfeits the Administrative Law Court route — the ALJ must dismiss a case filed without exhausting the assessor conference and board appeal. Notices are required when value rises $1,000 or more (mailed by July 1, or by October 1 in countywide reappraisal years). The assessor valuation is presumed correct; the owner bears the burden of proof.
What wins in South Carolina
Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.
Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing
Largest counties in South Carolina
Greenville County · Charleston County · Richland County · Horry County · Spartanburg County · Lexington County · York County · Berkeley County · Anderson County · Beaufort County · Aiken County · Dorchester County · Pickens County · Florence County · Lancaster County · Sumter County · Orangeburg County · Oconee County · Kershaw County · Laurens County · Greenwood County · Georgetown County · Darlington County · Cherokee County
General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.
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