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Property Tax Calculation
Property tax in Berkeley County is assessed and collected by local govertments according to the federal income tax laws. This process takes place annually. The both real estate property and personal property can be subject to property taxes.
Market Value
The property's appraised value is the property's fair market value and represents the amount for which it can be expected to sell on the open market with a willing buyer and a willing seller. It is established by a The Real Property Service Office reassessment program.
Assessed Value
Assessed value is calculated by multiplying the market (use) value by the assessment ratio, which is uniform throughout the state and depends on the property's classification. Therefore, the assessment ratio is 4% for Owner Occupied Residential Property, Agricultural Properties of Individuals; 6% for Agricultural Properties of Certain Corporations, Other Properties; 10.5% Industrial and Utility Companies.
Exemptions and Taxable Value
Taxable value represents the assessed value less any tax exemptions or exclusions that apply. Exemptions like Homestead exemption and other oxemptions are available in Berkeley County and may lower the property's tax bill.
Unfortunately, no data regarding the exact exemption or exclusion values was provided to us, therefore the assessed value is equal to the taxable value.
Property Tax
Base tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value with the corresponding millage rates and is an estimate of what an owner not benefiting from tax exemptions would pay. The rates are expressed as millages (i.e the actual rates multiplied by 1000).
Current tax represents the amount the present owner pays, including exemptions and special fees. These are applicable in Berkeley County and they are added to give the property's current tax.
Actual taxes might differ from the figures displayed here due to various abatement and financial assistance programs. For more information please visit the web pages of Berkeley County's Tax Collector, Treasurer or look up this property's current valuation and tax situation.
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Berkeley County Stats for Property Taxes
Explore the charts below for quick facts on Berkeley County effective tax rates, median real estate taxes paid, home values, income levels and homeownership rates, and compare them to state and nationwide trends.
Effective tax rate (%)
0.51% of Assessed Home Value
0.53% of Assessed Home Value
1.02% of Assessed Home Value
Median real estate taxes paid
$1,282
$1,138
$2,869
Median home value
$253,100
$216,200
$281,900
Median income
$77,874
$63,623
$75,149
Owner occupied housing (%)
74%
70.9%
64.8%
Renter occupied housing (%)
26%
29.1%
35.2%
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