2027 Property Tax Due Dates
County-specificJanuary 15
Current Year Taxes Due (bills mailed around October)
Delinquent after: After January 15, statutory penalties begin accruing. Delinquent accounts transfer to the Tax Collector for collection (added costs, higher penalties) starting March 17.
Darlington County collects property tax in a single annual payment, not two installments like many other counties.
Pay Taxes Online →Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Debit/Credit Card, Money Order, In-Person, Drive-Thru, Mail, Partner Banks, Online (qpaybill.com)
Darlington County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Debit/credit card accepted in-office and likely online (surcharge applies, rate not published). Online portal: darlingtontreasurer.qpaybill.com.
By Mail
Checks or money orders payable to "Darlington County Treasurer", mailed to 1 Public Square, Room 203, Darlington, SC 29532. Reference your receipt number on the check.
In Person
1 Public Square, Room 203, Darlington, SC 29532. Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Drive-thru available Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (near the old Wells Fargo building, downtown Darlington). Also payable at partner banks in Darlington, Lamar, Society Hill, and Hartsville -- see county site for current list. — 1 Public Square, Room 203, Darlington SC 29532, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5pm
About Property Taxes in South Carolina
South Carolina offers one of the most favorable property tax systems for primary homeowners in the country. Owner-occupied primary residences (called "legal residences") are assessed at only 4% of market value, compared to 6% for non-owner-occupied residential and investment properties. This 4% vs. 6% difference is substantial — a primary homeowner pays about one-third less in taxes than an investor owning the same home. Property taxes in South Carolina are administered at the county level. Tax bills are typically mailed in October and due January 15.
Payment & Assessment
South Carolina property taxes are due January 15. A 15-day grace period applies in most counties, making the effective final deadline January 30. After that, a 3% penalty applies in the first month, with additional interest charges for continued non-payment. Motor vehicle property taxes are also collected by counties in South Carolina, billed at the same time you renew your vehicle registration. Most counties offer online payment. Contact your county treasurer for payment options.
Statewide framework for South Carolina. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
Other Counties in South Carolina
About Darlington County
Darlington County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 62,905. Its county seat is Darlington. Hartsville is the largest community in the county. Darlington County is home to the Darlington Raceway, which hosts the annual NASCAR Southern 500. Darlington County is also home to Coker College in Hartsville. Darlington County was named by an act in March 1785. Darlington County is included in the Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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