South Carolina Taxes on Homes - REVIEW

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In simplified terms, there are three elements to South Carolina's property tax system: (1) the tax rate, (2) the assessment ratio, and (3) the property value. The tax rate is generally reflected in "mills," or "millage rate." A mill is simply a unit of monetary value equal to one tenth of a cent, or one thousandth of a dollar. For example, a tax rate of 150 mills translates to $.150 (15 cents) tax per $1.00 of assessed value. This is true for both real estate and personal property.   The value of a mill is always one tenth of a cent, or one thousandth of a dollar. For example, a tax rate of 150 mills translates to $.150 (15 cents) tax per $1.00 of assessed value. This is true for all types of property. The amount of revenue which a mill brings in to a governing body, however, changes based on the value of all assessed property in the taxing area.

2008 Millage Card

Information provided by the Charleston County Auditor's Office

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PEGGY A. MOSELEY, COUNTY AUDITOR