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Dorchester County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Dorchester County homeowners pay a median $1,851 a year in property tax, 0.56% of a median $329,300 home: above South Carolina's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Dorchester County by home value, at 0.56%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $899 | $75 |
| $250,000 | $1,405 | $117 |
| $330,000 | $1,855 | $155 |
| $490,000 | $2,754 | $229 |
| $660,000 | $3,709 | $309 |
Dorchester County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | 0.56% | $1,851 | $329,300 | $78,198 |
| South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County?
The effective rate is 0.56%: a median $1,851 a year on a median $329,300 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dorchester County?
About $2,248 a year, $187 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dorchester County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is above the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Dorchester 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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