Greenville County property tax due dates 2026

Annual real estate tax payment deadline

Due

Due in 83 days statutory

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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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Installment timeline

2027

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  1. Annual real estate tax payment deadline

    January 15, 2027

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Assessment notice

Assessment notices for new construction and other value increases are typically sent in late summer or early fall.

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How to pay

Payment methods

Cash in person, US Postal money order, Check, Credit card, Debit card, E-check

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

January 15, 2027

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The county lists a 3% penalty January 16, an additional 7% February 2, and an additional 5% plus $15 execution cost March 17.

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Assessment appeals

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.

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Where to file

Greenville County Real Property Services; use its online appeals form.

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Homestead exemption for seniors, blind or disabled homeowners

Who may qualify

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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Savings

The state has authorized an additional temporary 2026 exemption for certain recipients; the county must determine eligibility.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disabled veteran dwelling exemption

Who may qualify

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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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

County notes

Greenville County homestead applications are administered by Real Property Services.

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Common questions

When is property tax due in Greenville County?

Annual real estate tax payment deadline: January 15, 2027 (statutory).

Where can I pay Greenville County property tax?

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

What happens if my Greenville County payment is late?

The county lists a 3% penalty January 16, an additional 7% February 2, and an additional 5% plus $15 execution cost March 17.

Sources and verification

https://dor.sc.gov/property/property-tax-exemptions
For Tax Year 2026, the State temporarily authorized an additional Homestead Exemption for certain qualifying recipients.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t12c045.php
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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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/taxcollector/TaxFAQ.aspx
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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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/TaxCollector/OnlineTax.aspx
Pay Taxes Online

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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/RealProperty/ImportantDates.aspx
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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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/RealProperty/
The only way to properly appeal your Fair Market Value is to complete the appropriate on-line form

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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/TaxCollector/
Tax Collector

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https://www.greenvillecounty.org/Auditor/HomesteadExemption.aspx
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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Estimated bill

Starts at the county’s Census median: $299,000. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$1,512

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US45045|299000|3712

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US45045|1512|26|1648|32|1305|34

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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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.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Homestead exemption for seniors, blind or disabled homeowners

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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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
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.

Savings source
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.

Disabled veteran dwelling exemption

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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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
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.

Homestead Exemption

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.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
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.

Is my assessment too high?

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US45045|299000|3712

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US45045|1512|26|1648|32|1305|34

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

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.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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