Homestead exemption for seniors, blind or disabled homeowners
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All taxes are due and payable between the thirtieth day of September and the fifteenth day of January after their assessment in each year.
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Annual real estate tax payment deadline: January 15, 2027 (statutory).
Use the official payment portal: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/TaxCollector/OnlineTax.aspx. Cash in person, US Postal money order, Check, Credit card, Debit card, E-check
The county lists a 3% penalty January 16, an additional 7% February 2, and an additional 5% plus $15 execution cost March 17.
For Tax Year 2026, the State temporarily authorized an additional Homestead Exemption for certain qualifying recipients.
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All taxes are due and payable between the thirtieth day of September and the fifteenth day of January after their assessment in each year.
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Late payment penalties are added as follows: 3% on January 16, an additional 7% on February 2, and an additional 5% plus $15.00 execution cost on March 17.
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Late summer/Early fall Assessment notices reflecting the prior year's new construction and other assessment notices whereby values have increased for some other reason (such as a transfer of property) are typically sent out with a 90-day deadline to appeal.
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The only way to properly appeal your Fair Market Value is to complete the appropriate on-line form
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The Homestead Exemption is an exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 in Taxable Market Value of your Legal Residence for homeowners 65 years of age or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind.
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Starts at the county’s Census median: $299,000. Change it to your best estimate.
Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
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Late payment penalties are added as follows: 3% on January 16, an additional 7% on February 2, and an additional 5% plus $15.00 execution cost on March 17.
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Eligible owners of a primary legal residence, age 65 or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind; residency and ownership requirements apply.
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The Homestead Exemption is an exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 in Taxable Market Value of your Legal Residence for homeowners 65 years of age or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
For Tax Year 2026, the State temporarily authorized an additional Homestead Exemption for certain qualifying recipients. Your county auditor administers the exemption and must determine whether the additional amount applies to your account.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Veterans totally and permanently disabled from a service-connected disability may qualify for an owned dwelling, including joint ownership with a spouse.
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A veteran who is totally and permanently disabled from a service-connected disability may apply for a Property Tax exemption for a dwelling home they own solely, in fee or for life, or jointly with a spouse.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Homeowners over 65, totally/permanently disabled, or legally blind can qualify for exemption on first $50,000 fair market value of legal residence; county auditor determines eligibility.
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Official eligibility and application
The Homestead Exemption is a complete exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 in Fair Market Value of your Legal Residence for homeowners over age 65, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.
Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.
This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
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Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
An assessment notice generally gives 90 days to appeal. If no earlier notice was sent, the last day to appeal the previous year’s value is January 15. After an appeal result, a further board appeal has a 30-day deadline.
How to file: Greenville County Real Property Services; use its online appeals form.
State guidance: Under §12-60-2540, a taxpayer or county assessor can seek an Administrative Law Court contested-case hearing within 30 days of the county board's written decision.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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