29550 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29550 (Hartsville, South Carolina) pay a median of $696/year in property taxes on homes valued at $169,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.41%, which is 24% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29550 is approximately $58, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Darlington County. This is $339 less than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29550 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29580 (0.41%) and 29384 (0.41%).

In Hartsville, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $54,191, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina conducts countywide property revaluations every 5 years without purchase-price protections — your tax assessment can increase significantly at the next revaluation. Darlington County provides a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences, subject to income limits) and Senior Citizens Exemption; apply with the Darlington County Assessor to reduce your taxable base. File your homestead exemption application with the Darlington County Assessor within 30 days of purchase and verify the exemption is recorded before the next revaluation cycle.