29829 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29829 (Graniteville, South Carolina) pay a median of $835/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is 32% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29829 is approximately $70, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Aiken County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29829 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29555 (0.37%) and 29678 (0.37%).

In Graniteville, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $76,025, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina revalues all properties countywide every 5 years without purchase-price caps — your assessment can increase significantly at the next revaluation cycle. Aiken County provides a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences, income-qualified) and Senior Citizens Exemption; file with the Aiken County Assessor to claim the deduction. File your homestead exemption application with the Aiken County Assessor within 30 days of purchase and confirm the exemption is applied before the next scheduled revaluation cycle.