29926 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29926 (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) pay a median of $2,658/year in property taxes on homes valued at $600,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.44%, which is 19% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29926 is approximately $222, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Beaufort County. This is $1,623 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29926 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29625 (0.44%) and 29014 (0.44%).

In Hilton Head Island, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $101,573, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina imposes no reassessment cap; Beaufort County will reset your assessed value to market value at purchase. Beaufort County offers a $50,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your exemption claim with the Beaufort County Assessor within 30 days of closing to shield a portion of your home's value from taxation. Request a new assessment estimate reflecting the exemption.