Statewide exemptions available in Charleston County, with savings estimated against this county's own effective tax rate.
Effective rate ~0.41%, derived from ACS 2023 medians — an estimate.
Data as of July 2026.
At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.
| Program | $200,000 home | $350,000 home | $500,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special 4% Assessment Ratio for Owner-Occupied Legal Residence | This exemption's percentage isn't available. | ||
| Homestead Exemption | ~$827 est. | ~$1,447 est. | ~$2,067 est. |
| Property Tax Exemption for Medal of Honor Recipients and Former Prisoners of War | ~$827 est. | ~$1,447 est. | ~$2,067 est. |
| Property Tax Exemption for Totally Disabled Veterans (and Surviving Spouses) | ~$827 est. | ~$1,447 est. | ~$2,067 est. |
Prefilled for Charleston County. Enter your home value and situation.
You likely qualify— savings for this program depend on local rules and can't be shown as a single dollar figure. This exemption's percentage isn't available.
Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.
Your county or city may offer additional local-option exemptions with locally set limits that this site doesn't cover in v1 — confirm with your county assessor. South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.