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Darlington County, SC Property Tax Calculator

Darlington County homeowners pay a median $652 a year in property tax, 0.41% of a median $158,200 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.

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Property tax a year

$652

At an effective rate of 0.41%, a $158,200 home pays about $652 a year in property tax, $54 a month.

A month (for escrow)
$54
Effective rate on the home
0.41%

Property tax in Darlington County by home value, at 0.41%

Home valueA yearA month
$80,000$330$27
$120,000$494$41
$160,000$659$55
$240,000$989$82
$320,000$1,318$110

Darlington County against South Carolina and the US

Effective rateMedian taxMedian home valueMedian household income
Darlington County0.41%$652$158,200$48,581
South Carolina0.48%$1,251$259,000$69,324
United States0.94%$3,119$332,700$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Darlington County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Darlington County?

The effective rate is 0.41%: a median $652 a year on a median $158,200 home. That's the 17th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Darlington County?

About $1,648 a year, $137 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Darlington County compare with the rest of South Carolina?

Its rate is below the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.

How do I lower my Darlington County property tax?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.

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