Assessment Appeal

Taxpayers have the right to challenge their property valuation or classification. Under South Carolina Code of Laws 12-60-2520, the property owner may reasonably challenge his appraisal/assessment using the following procedure.

  • Within ninety (90) days after dated notice of reassessment, the property owner or his agent must file a written objection with the assessor.
  • If no notice is issued the deadline to appeal is the first penalty date of the current year’s real property tax bill.

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File an Appeal

  • Appeals must be filed within the timeframe specified in the reassessment notice or by the first penalty date of the current year’s real property tax bill, whichever occurs first.
  • Property owners must provide supporting documentation to dispute the assessed value or classification.
  • POA (Power of Attorney) Appeals can be filed by a representative holding a valid Power of Attorney.
  • If a non-natural entity owns the property Articles of Organization or Operating Agreements will be required along with a POA if the representative is not a member of the entity.

Appeal Your Assessment

Assessor

Phone

803-576-2640

Fax

803-576-2681

Email

Assessor's Office

Location

2020 Hampton St.
Ste. 2058
Columbia, SC 29204

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 192
Columbia, SC 29202

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Online Services

Assessor Applications

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