29707 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29707 (Fort Mill, South Carolina) pay a median of $2,383/year in property taxes on homes valued at $439,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29707 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lancaster County. This is $1,348 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29707 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29644 (0.54%) and 29902 (0.54%).

In Fort Mill, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $117,609, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina reassesses all properties countywide every 5 years regardless of sale, so your purchase price does not limit future assessment growth — expect reevaluation at the next cycle. Lancaster County offers a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for primary residences, income-limited) and Senior Citizens Exemption; file your application with the Lancaster County Assessor to secure the deduction. Submit your homestead exemption claim to the Lancaster County Assessor within 30 days of closing and confirm receipt before the next scheduled revaluation cycle.