29714 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29714 (Fort Lawn, South Carolina) pay a median of $755/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.40%, which is 26% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29714 is approximately $63, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chester County. This is $280 less than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29714 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29643 (0.40%) and 29848 (0.41%).

In Fort Lawn, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $63,791, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina cycles property revaluations countywide every 5 years, and assessments reset without regard to your purchase price — expect significant tax increases at the next revaluation cycle. Chester County offers a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for primary residences, income-qualified) and Senior Citizens Exemption; file your application with the Chester County Assessor immediately after closing. Contact the Chester County Assessor's office to file for homestead exemption and determine your county's next revaluation date so you can plan for potential tax increases.