Horry County property tax
Homeowners in Horry County, South Carolina typically pay about 0.33% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $944 on a median home value of $287,700.
Typical effective rate
0.33%
higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$944
per year
Median home value
$287,700
In SC
#46
of 46 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.33% — 65% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 32% lower than the South Carolina median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,027 for mortgaged homes, $823 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 46th highest effective rate of 46 ranked South Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 3th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Horry County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.33%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Horry County, SC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Horry County is 0.33% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($944) divided by the median home value ($287,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Horry County?
The median owner-occupied home in Horry County is valued at $287,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $944 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,027, versus $823 for homes without one.
How does Horry County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Horry County's effective rate is 32% lower than the South Carolina median, ranking 46th of 46 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Horry County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Georgetown County | 0.41% | $1,190 |
| 41 | Calhoun County | 0.41% | $704 |
| 42 | Laurens County | 0.41% | $698 |
| 43 | Charleston County | 0.39% | $1,901 |
| 44 | Oconee County | 0.38% | $899 |
| 45 | Pickens County | 0.37% | $866 |
Official data & resources for Horry County
- Horry County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Horry County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Horry County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.