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Richland County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Richland County homeowners pay a median $1,637 a year in property tax, 0.67% of a median $242,800 home: above South Carolina's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Richland County by home value, at 0.67%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $809 | $67 |
| $180,000 | $1,213 | $101 |
| $240,000 | $1,618 | $135 |
| $360,000 | $2,426 | $202 |
| $490,000 | $3,303 | $275 |
Richland County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | 0.67% | $1,637 | $242,800 | $63,784 |
| 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 Richland 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 Richland County?
The effective rate is 0.67%: a median $1,637 a year on a median $242,800 home. That's the 1st highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Richland County?
About $2,696 a year, $225 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Richland 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 Richland 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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- Berkeley County
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