To fairly and equitably apply the constitutional and legislative duties of this office for the purpose of timely producing a certified assessment roll that meets all the requirements of the State oversight agencies.
Mission Statement
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The Real Property Service’s Office values approximately 130,000 properties in Berkeley County. All functions are mandated by South Carolina Code of Laws with oversight from the Department of Revenue.
Berkeley County Reassessment Program
Real Property Services Office has implemented the 2024 Reassessment program. State law requires each County to Reassess all property every five years (South Carolina Code of Laws 12-43-217). We next reassess in 2029.
Reassessment Years
1981 | 1985 | 1999 | 2004 (delayed) | 2009 | 2014 | 2019 | 2024 |2029 |
Assessments and Taxation
Property taxes continue to represent the main source of revenue for school districts, special tax districts and local government under the taxing authority established by the State of South Carolina. Property taxes fund schools, libraries, law enforcement, courts, jails, emergency medical services, and other public safety services. Consequently, the Real Property Service’s Office provides an essential function for all taxing entities in the County relying on the annual property assessments we provide.
The respective budgets for each entity (School, County, Municipality) are divided by their appropriate assessments to establish a millage rate. The millage rate is then applied back to each property’s assessed value to generate a tax bill. Each entity sets their budget and millage.
Responsibilities