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Dorchester County

Dorchester County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.58%

Median Annual Tax

$1,710

How Dorchester County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Dorchester County$1,710
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Dorchester County

0.58%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.52%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,882

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,274

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,710

Monthly Escrow

$142

Effective Rate

0.58%

vs. South Carolina State Average▲ 82.1% above
vs. National Average▼ 36.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Dorchester County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Dorchester County, South Carolina is 0.58%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Dorchester County?
The median annual property tax payment in Dorchester County is $1,710. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,882, while those without a mortgage pay $1,274.
How does Dorchester County compare to the South Carolina average?
Dorchester County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is higher than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Dorchester County is $1,710, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Dorchester County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Dorchester County, South Carolina is $294,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in South Carolina?
Property taxes in South Carolina are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Greenwood County(SC)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$973

Clarendon County(SC)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$848

Chester County(SC)

Rate0.59%
Median Tax$846

Lee County(SC)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$579
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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