Florence County Property Tax Appeal Guide
In Florence County, file your appeal by In a year when the county assessor mails a property tax assessment notice, the taxpayer must give the assessor a written notice of objection within 90 days after the notice is mailed; failure to do so forfeits the right to appeal the valuation. In a year when no assessment notice is mailed, the taxpayer may submit a written appeal to the assessor at any time — an appeal submitted before the first penalty date for that year's taxes applies to that property tax year, and one submitted on or after the first penalty date applies to the succeeding property tax year (S.C. property taxes are due by January 15, so the first penalty date is the practical cutoff). at Florence County Assessor's online portal.
| Deadline | In a year when the county assessor mails a property tax assessment notice, the taxpayer must give the assessor a written notice of objection within 90 days after the notice is mailed; failure to do so forfeits the right to appeal the valuation. In a year when no assessment notice is mailed, the taxpayer may submit a written appeal to the assessor at any time — an appeal submitted before the first penalty date for that year's taxes applies to that property tax year, and one submitted on or after the first penalty date applies to the succeeding property tax year (S.C. property taxes are due by January 15, so the first penalty date is the practical cutoff). |
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| Lien date | December 31, 2025 |
| Appeal body | County Board of Assessment Appeals (Board of Assessment Appeals) |
| Assessor / district | Florence County Assessor |
| Online portal | File online |
How to File a Appeal in Florence County
- Gather your assessment notice — it lists your account number and any access code
- File online through Florence County Assessor's portal or by mail
- State your grounds and submit evidence (comparable sales, a licensed appraisal, or photos of defects)
- Request an informal review to try to settle before a formal Board of Assessment Appeals hearing