Beaufort County Auditor Property Search, Tax & GIS Maps

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Beaufort County, South Carolina · PropertyMax, taxes, GIS, deeds and exemptions

Find Property Records, Taxes and Coastal Maps

Search Beaufort County real property by owner name, address, PIN, AIN or legal description, then review the parcel’s value, assessment ratio, land, buildings, sales, exemptions and tax district.

This guide explains which county office controls each part of the record, how to fix an unsuccessful search, how to interpret PropertyMax, and what to prepare before paying taxes, filing an appeal, checking a deed or researching a coastal parcel.

Read the quick answer Follow search steps Check the 2026 notice
Do not treat every county portal as the same record. PropertyMax is a public research system, the Assessor controls real-property appraisal and classification, the Auditor creates tax bills, the Treasurer controls payment records, and the Register of Deeds maintains recorded instruments.

Quick answer: where should you start?

Open Beaufort County PropertyMax, choose Real Estate Search, search with one owner, address, PIN, AIN or legal-description clue, open the likely parcel, and verify both its property identification number and physical location before using the record.

1 Search one field Begin broadly instead of filling every box.
2 Open the parcel Compare the owner, location, PIN and AIN.
3 Save the record Keep values, ratio, tax district and sale details.
4 Switch offices Use Treasurer, GIS or Deeds only when needed.

Ten Beaufort County property facts

Current search PropertyMax public access
Search fields Owner, address, PIN, AIN or legal description
Data timing Updated each business day
Real-property value Beaufort County Assessor
Tax calculation Beaufort County Auditor
Tax payment Beaufort County Treasurer
Primary residence 4% after Assessor approval
Other real estate Generally assessed at 6%
Annual tax due Generally January 15
2026 notice Scheduled for late August
Important limitation: PropertyMax says its information is not the official tax record. Use the Treasurer for the live balance and payment status, especially after a payment, correction, exemption or appeal.

Once you understand the steps above, open the county-authorized public-access site. Select Real Estate Search rather than Personal Property or Vehicle Tax when researching land, a house, a condominium, commercial real estate or a mobile home assessed as real property.

Open PropertyMax search Open Assessor information

Choose the property task you need

The sections below are arranged around user actions rather than a directory of links.

Office-routing guide

Which Beaufort County office controls the answer?

Correct office or tool for common property questions
Your task
Use this office or tool
What it provides
Important limit
Find an owner, parcel, value or building
PropertyMax / Assessor
PIN, AIN, owner display, location, land, improvements, values, sales and exemptions.
Not the official title or live tax-payment record.
Question the real-property value
Assessor
Appraisal review, assessment ratio review and real-property appeal process.
Does not accept tax payments.
Calculate a real or personal property bill
Auditor
Tax-bill creation, millage application, personal-property assessments and Homestead.
Does not control the appraised real-property value.
Pay taxes or obtain a receipt
Treasurer / myBeaufortCounty
Live balance, online payment, receipts, eBilling, reminders and installments.
A PropertyMax payment field may not be the live account.
View parcel and coastal map context
County GIS
Parcel, aerial, jurisdiction, flood and other mapping layers.
A map line is not a surveyed legal boundary.
Find a deed, mortgage, lien or plat
Register of Deeds
Recorded-document indexes, images, old plats and certified copies.
The office does not perform an official title search.
Apply for the 4% primary-residence ratio
Assessor
Legal Residence application and status viewer.
Homestead is a separate Auditor programme.
Apply for Homestead
Auditor
Application for qualifying seniors, disabled or legally blind residents.
Legal Residence normally must be established first.
Resolve delinquency or tax sale
Treasurer / Delinquent Tax
Delinquent balance, collection and tax-sale information.
The Assessor cannot accept a delinquent payment.
Fastest sequence: Find the property in PropertyMax, copy the PIN and AIN, save the property details and use those identifiers with every other county office.
Search troubleshooting

No Beaufort County property result found?

Owner name returns nothing Use the surname only. Try a spouse, previous owner, trust, LLC, estate or alternate spelling.
Address search fails Keep the street number and main road word but remove the suffix, direction, unit and punctuation.
PIN search fails Remove spaces or hyphens and confirm the identifier begins with the correct R or M series.
AIN and PIN were confused Try each identifier in its separate field rather than placing an account number in the PIN field.
The property recently sold Search the seller and check the Register of Deeds for the new instrument.
New construction is missing Search the land parcel and owner. Building information may update after permit and appraisal processing.
A parcel was split or merged Search the old PIN, adjoining parcels and the current owner, then contact the Assessor.
Vacant or island property has no street address Search by owner, PIN, AIN or legal description and locate the parcel in GIS.
A condominium or timeshare is involved Search the owner or exact unit/account identifier rather than only the development address.
The property may be outside the county Confirm the county and municipality before assuming that a Beaufort-area mailing address proves jurisdiction.

Prepare this before calling the Assessor

Physical property address
Current and former owner names
PIN or AIN, if known
Approximate sale or construction date
Subdivision, island or municipality
Description of the unsuccessful search
Useful call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or location]. The current or prior owner may be [name], and I have [PIN, AIN, deed book/page or nearby parcel]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, divided, consolidated, renumbered or entered under another account?”
Call Assessor: 843-255-2400 Open Assessor page
Property-record decoder

Understand the Beaufort County parcel details

PropertyMax fields and practical next actions
Field
What it means
What to do next
PIN
The formatted property identification number associated with the parcel.
Use it in GIS, elevation-certificate, tax and deed research.
AIN or key
A county account identifier used in public property and tax systems.
Save it because another county portal may request it instead of the PIN.
Owner information
The ownership name and mailing details currently displayed.
Check the recorded deed when legal ownership must be proven.
Location
The physical or situs address associated with the parcel.
Compare it with GIS, the deed and municipal jurisdiction.
Market value
The Assessor’s fair-market-value determination for tax purposes.
Review the value year, transfer, construction and property characteristics.
Assessed value
Market or use value multiplied by the applicable assessment ratio.
Verify whether the record uses 4%, 6% or another lawful ratio.
Land data
Acreage, neighbourhood, map and agricultural-use information.
Verify acreage and agricultural classification before estimating taxes.
Building characteristics
Year built, rooms, stories, square footage, living area and improvements.
Document material errors with measurements, permits or photographs.
Historic values
Prior land, building, feature, market, assessed and tax information.
Check the year before comparing values or taxes.
Sales
Owner, book/page, date, instrument, qualification and sale-price clues.
Open the recorded instrument before treating it as an arm’s-length sale.
Exemptions
Exemption or special-assessment information attached to the account.
Check the application status with the Assessor or Auditor.
Payment
A historical or linked payment reference may appear.
Use myBeaufortCounty for the current official payment record.

Three values users often confuse

Fair market value

The Assessor’s appraisal of the real property for ad valorem taxation.

Assessed value

The applicable value multiplied by the statutory assessment ratio.

Final tax bill

Assessed value multiplied by certified millage, adjusted for applicable credits, exemptions and fees.

Do not compare tax bills using sale price alone. A primary residence, second home, rental, commercial parcel or qualifying agricultural tract can use a different assessment ratio or value basis.
Tax calculation and payment

Estimate taxes, find the live bill and pay correctly

How Beaufort County calculates a basic estimate

Find the fair market value Use the current Assessor value shown for the parcel.
Confirm the assessment ratio A qualifying primary residence generally uses 4%; other real estate generally uses 6%.
Identify the tax district The primary property location determines the applicable district and millage.
Open the Auditor’s calculator Choose the ratio, enter the value and select the correct district.
Review the millage breakdown The calculator displays certified county and municipal components.
Use the result only as an estimate The calculator does not establish actual liability or include every fee.
Common South Carolina property assessment ratios
Property type
General ratio
Office or action
Qualifying primary residence
4% of fair market value
Apply for Legal Residence through the Assessor.
Other residential or commercial real estate
6% of fair market value
Check whether an ATI exemption application applies after a purchase.
Privately owned qualifying agricultural property
4% of use value
Apply for agricultural special assessment through the Assessor.
Corporately owned qualifying agricultural property
6% of use value
Verify entity and use requirements with the Assessor.
Manufacturing and utility property
Generally 10.5%
These values are generally handled through the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Current payment workflow

Open myBeaufortCounty It is the Treasurer’s official online bill-payment platform.
Find the correct bill Search and verify the owner, property address, PIN or account details.
Review every open bill Check real estate, personal property or vehicle classifications before paying.
Choose account or guest checkout An account is optional but can store receipts, documents and payment methods.
Select the payment method The platform lists cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfer and Apple Pay.
Save the emailed receipt Keep the confirmation with the property and tax records.
Recheck the account Confirm posting when a deadline, closing, refinance or tax sale is involved.
Mailing-date warning: The Treasurer warned in January 2026 that USPS processing changes can cause the postmark to reflect processing rather than mailbox-drop date. Pay early, obtain a manual postal-counter postmark or use the official online platform.
Useful account features: A myBeaufortCounty account can provide eBilling, scheduled payments, bill reminders, installment options and stored receipts.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about property account [PIN or AIN] at [address]. Can you confirm the current balance, whether my payment has posted, any penalty or credit, and the approved method for paying or obtaining a receipt?”
View or pay the official bill Open the Auditor tax calculator Call Treasurer: 843-341-8404
August 2026 action point

Prepare for the 2026 assessment notices

Prior annual deadline January 15, 2026

Use the Treasurer for any unpaid or disputed balance.

Assessment notices End of August 2026

Scheduled mailing period stated by the Assessor.

Notice appeal period 90 days

Count from the date shown on the mailed notice.

This is not a countywide reassessment. The Assessor states that individual reassessments may follow a property sale, non-exempt transfer of ownership or completed new construction.

What to do when the notice arrives

Record the notice date The 90-day period runs from the date on the assessment notice.
Open the PropertyMax account Verify the property, owner, PIN, value and assessment ratio.
Compare the property facts Review acreage, building area, construction, class, improvements and sale information.
Identify the exact objection Separate a value problem from a ratio, agricultural-use or exemption problem.
Collect supporting evidence Use a recent appraisal, qualified sales, photographs, measurements, permits or repair information.
Submit a written appeal Use the Assessor’s online appeal application or current printable form.
Save confirmation and monitor status Use the Appeals Viewer and retain all submitted evidence.

Appeal rules when no assessment notice was mailed

Filed before January 15

A written appeal generally applies to the property-tax year for which that January 15 penalty date applies.

Filed on or after January 15

The appeal generally applies to the succeeding property-tax year.

What happens after the initial Assessor review?

Beaufort County real-property appeal sequence
Stage
Published timing
Your responsibility
Request Assessor meeting
Within the filing window or 90 days after notice.
Attend in person or by telephone; failure to appear can close the appeal.
Written protest after conference
Generally within 30 days of the conference or Notice of Action.
State the facts, law, requested value and classification.
Assessor response
Generally within 30 days or as soon as practical.
Read the redetermined assessment and next appeal rights.
Board of Assessment Appeals
Appeal within 30 days after the Assessor’s response.
Submit the appeal and evidence under the Board schedule.
Evidence exchange
Generally 15 days before the Board conference.
Exchange appraisals, sales and supporting documents.
Administrative Law Court
Generally within 30 days of the Board’s written decision.
Consider qualified tax or legal assistance.
Assessor appeal call script “I received an assessment notice dated [date] for PIN [number]. I believe the [market value, ratio, agricultural classification or property facts] are incorrect because [specific reason]. Can you confirm my deadline, the correct appeal form and how to submit evidence?”
Read official appeal procedure Open appeal forms Call Assessor: 843-255-2400
Ratios, exemptions and special values

Check Legal Residence, Homestead, ATI and agriculture

Which Beaufort County tax-relief programme applies?
Programme
Main benefit
Correct office
Important deadline or condition
4% Legal Residence
Qualifying primary home uses the 4% assessment ratio.
Assessor
Application and residency documentation are required.
Homestead Exemption
Exempts taxes on the first $50,000 of qualifying legal-residence fair market value.
Auditor
Age, disability or legal-blindness eligibility applies.
Agricultural Special Assessment
Qualifying land is valued according to agricultural use.
Assessor
Actual use, size or income requirements and application deadline apply.
6% ATI Exemption
May reduce the post-transfer fair market value by up to 25%, but not below the prior county value.
Assessor
Generally file before January 31 of the first claimed tax year.
SCDOR Property Exemption
May exempt qualifying veteran, disability, governmental, charitable or other property.
South Carolina Department of Revenue
Legal Residence approval may be required before a home exemption.

4% Legal Residence application checklist

South Carolina driver’s licence or identification
South Carolina vehicle registrations
Most recent South Carolina income-tax return
SSA-1099 when used instead of a tax return
Trust agreement when property is trust-owned
Military PCS orders and identification when applicable
Current military Leave and Earnings Statement
Documents for both owner-occupant and spouse
Online-upload requirement: The Assessor states that online applicants need a way to upload supporting documents. Use the printable PDF process when document upload is unavailable.

Homestead is separate from the 4% ratio

The Auditor administers Homestead for qualifying residents who are in their sixty-sixth birth year or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind. South Carolina describes Homestead as an exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 of fair market value of the qualifying legal residence.

Do not apply to the wrong office. Apply for the 4% Legal Residence ratio through the Assessor. Apply for Homestead through the Auditor. A state-administered veteran or disability property exemption may require a separate SCDOR application.

Agricultural special assessment and rollback risk

Agricultural real property must be genuinely used to raise, harvest or store crops; feed, breed or manage livestock; or produce qualifying plants, trees, animals or agricultural products. The county may also consider size and income requirements.

Application period

The county publishes an application period from January 1 of the current year through January 15 of the following year.

Rollback exposure

A change from agricultural use can create rollback taxes for up to the three immediately preceding years.

ATI exemption after a qualifying transfer

Confirm that an assessable transfer occurred A deed, land contract, trust transfer or estate distribution can trigger appraisal.
Review the new fair market value Compare the post-transfer value with the value previously shown on the tax roll.
Open the 6% ATI exemption application The exemption may reduce the new value by up to 25%, but not below the previous county value.
File by the applicable deadline County guidance says to apply before January 31 for the first tax year eligibility is claimed.
Remember that the ratio remains 6% The ATI exemption is not the same as the 4% Legal Residence ratio.
Open Assessor applications Read exemption requirements Open Auditor Homestead form
Coastal GIS and flood research

Use parcel maps, flood layers and elevation records

Micro steps for the GIS map

Copy the PIN from PropertyMax This is more reliable than a complicated island, vacant-land or private-road address.
Open the county public map Search the parcel or navigate to the physical location.
Zoom to the parcel Parcel labels and detailed layers may not appear at countywide scale.
Activate only useful layers Use parcel, aerial, jurisdiction, flood or other relevant layers one at a time.
Compare the map with PropertyMax Confirm the PIN and location before interpreting the map.
Verify legal or regulatory questions separately Use deeds and surveys for boundaries and the responsible municipality or county office for permits and flood determinations.
Boundary warning: Do not locate a fence, dock, driveway, building, septic component or utility from the online parcel line. Obtain the recorded plat or survey and professional verification.

Elevation-certificate routing by PIN series

Where to request coastal elevation and building records
Property area
PIN or construction clue
Correct starting office
City of Beaufort
PIN generally begins R120 through R123
Check City of Beaufort elevation certificates; records help: 843-379-7051.
Town of Bluffton
PIN R610 through R614 and built after 2009
Use the Town’s FOIA process; procedure help: 843-706-4534.
Hilton Head Island
PIN R510 through R553 and built after 1984
Check the Town of Hilton Head Island building and elevation records.
Town of Port Royal
PIN generally begins R110 through R113
Contact the Town at 843-986-2207 for applicable records.
Unincorporated county or other area
Property outside the listed municipal routing
Use Beaufort County’s Elevation Certificate Request process.
Local coastal shortcut: Find the current PIN in PropertyMax before requesting an elevation certificate. The county request form accepts up to five addresses per submission.
Open Beaufort County GIS Request an elevation certificate Call Mapping: 843-255-2535
Sales and buyer research

Find comparable sales without choosing misleading transfers

PropertyMax includes a Sales Search using sale price, sale date and property characteristics such as year built and bedrooms. Use filters that match the subject property rather than choosing only the nearest or cheapest sales.

Match the location
  • Same island, municipality or market area
  • Similar water, marsh or golf-course influence
  • Similar flood and access context
  • Comparable tax and school district
Match the property
  • Single-family, condominium or commercial use
  • Similar building size and age
  • Similar condition and renovations
  • Similar lot, dock, view or amenity influence
Match the transaction
  • Recent date near the value date
  • Normal market exposure
  • No related-party transfer
  • No foreclosure, partial interest or bundled sale

Transfers that may not indicate market value

Family or gift transfer
Trust or estate distribution
Foreclosure or tax deed
Partial ownership interest
Multiple units or parcels sold together
Timeshare transaction
Major condition difference
Sale too remote from the appraisal date
Lowcountry comparison tip: Two properties with similar square footage may not be comparable when one has deep-water access, a dock, marsh view, flood-elevation difference, short-term-rental rights or a different condominium regime.

After deciding the date, location and property characteristics, open PropertyMax and choose Sales Search. Open the parcel and deed details for each selected transaction before using it as appeal evidence.

Open PropertyMax Sales Search Review appeal evidence rules
Register of Deeds transition guide

Search deeds, mortgages, liens and plats

2026 system change: The Register of Deeds identifies Neumo as the current converted-data search beginning February 23, 2026. The New Vision legacy system covers data through February 19, 2026. Search both systems when the recording date is near the conversion period or a record appears missing.

Search the current deed system

Copy the property clues Save the owner, prior owner, PIN, transfer date and book/page from PropertyMax.
Open the Register of Deeds page Select the current Neumo property-record search.
Choose Browser View Use the browser-based search interface.
Select the search method Search by Name, Book/Page or Document Type.
Enter names as Last Name, First Name Search current and former owners and alternate entity names.
Select View Open, inspect or print the document image.
Use the legacy search when necessary Check New Vision for records through February 19, 2026 and older indexed material.

Find handwritten indexes and old plats

Old grantor, grantee or mortgage index
  1. Choose Document Type.
  2. Expand All.
  3. Select INDEX.
  4. Run the search.
Old plat index
  1. Choose Name search.
  2. Enter OLD PLAT.
  3. Run the search.
  4. Use the separate old-plat books when needed.

Copy costs and office limitations

Published Register of Deeds copy information
Service
Published amount or rule
Practical action
Regular document copy
$0.50 per page
Provide the name, document type, date, book/page or instrument information.
Certified document
$10 certification fee
Ask the receiving court, lender or agency whether certification is required.
Mailing
Current postage applies
Confirm the total before sending payment.
Official title search
The office does not perform official searches
Use a South Carolina attorney or qualified title professional.
Original document return
Published return time is four or more weeks
Retain a copy and provide the required return information.

Recording-preparation checklist

Return-to name and address
Property located within Beaufort County
Legible document and scan quality
Original executing-party signatures
Two witnesses where required
Acknowledgment or probate and notary
Three-inch by three-inch first-page recording space
One-inch top margin on later pages
Derivation clause when required
Preparation clause on deeds
Tax district, map and parcel number
Grantee mailing address
Timeshare deed identified on document face
Self-addressed stamped return envelope
New fraud-alert system: The Register of Deeds upgraded its software and asks prior property-alert subscribers to re-register in the new system.
South Carolina deed-preparation warning: The county states that South Carolina is an attorney state for deed preparation. Register of Deeds staff cannot prepare a deed or determine whether a document is legally sufficient for your transaction.
Open Register of Deeds Open current Neumo search Read official search steps Open old plat books
Mobile homes and parcel changes

Handle a mobile home, lot merge or mailing change

Mobile-home questions can involve several offices

Mobile-home task routing
Task
Starting office
What to prepare
Find mobile-home value or assessment
Assessor
Owner, location, serial number, PIN or account details.
Question personal-property billing
Auditor
Tax notice, ownership documents and removal or sale evidence.
Pay the bill
Treasurer
Current bill, PIN or account number.
Retire the title into real estate
Assessor / Register of Deeds / applicable title process
Mobile Home Retirement Title Certificate packet and ownership documents.
Install or relocate the home
Community Development / permitting
Site, ownership, zoning, flood and installation information.

Request a lot consolidation or property merge

Identify every parcel List the PIN and AIN for each lot proposed for consolidation.
Confirm common ownership Compare the recorded ownership and vesting on every parcel.
Check mortgages, liens and restrictions A parcel merge does not automatically eliminate private title restrictions or liens.
Open the Assessor forms page Use the Lot Consolidation / Request for Merge of Property form.
Confirm tax and planning consequences Ask how the merge affects assessments, development rights, flood requirements and future division.
Save the approved new record Confirm the resulting PIN, AIN and map display after processing.

Change a mailing address without changing ownership

A mailing-address change does not change the recorded deed or legal ownership. Use the county’s approved mailing-address process, then verify the updated address in PropertyMax and with the Treasurer before the next annual bill.

Open mobile-home and merge forms Open county online services
Phone, address and visit planning

Beaufort County property contacts

Call the office that can complete the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location or hours
Auditor
Tax calculations, personal property, real-property tax notices, Homestead and millage tools.
843-255-2500
auditor@bcgov.net
Beaufort: 100 Ribaut Road, Suite 160
Bluffton: 4819 Bluffton Parkway, 3rd Floor
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wed: Beaufort 9 a.m.; Bluffton 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Assessor
Real-property appraisal, PropertyMax, Legal Residence, agriculture, ATI and appeals.
843-255-2400
Fax: 843-255-9404
Main: 100 Ribaut Road, Room 210, Beaufort
Bluffton: 4819 Bluffton Parkway, 3rd Floor
Bluffton phone: 843-255-2419
Treasurer
Live balances, online payment, receipts, installments, delinquency and tax sale.
843-341-8404
Check the Treasurer’s current office-location page before travelling.
Register of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, certified copies and fraud alerts.
843-255-2555
100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
Mailing: P.O. Drawer 1197, Beaufort, SC 29901
Mapping and Applications
County GIS, mapping layers and public-map questions.
843-255-2535
Prepare the PIN and explain which layer or map result you need.
Planning / Zoning
Zoning, land use and development questions in county jurisdiction.
843-255-2170
Confirm whether the parcel is in the county or a municipality first.

Include these details in any call or email

PIN and AIN
Physical property address
Owner name exactly as displayed
Relevant tax or assessment year
Deed book/page or instrument clue
Form or exemption name
Short description of the problem
Supporting documents or screenshots
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about PIN [number], AIN [number], at [property address]. I need help with [search, value, ratio, tax payment, deed, GIS, exemption, appeal or parcel merge]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
Accuracy and legal limits

What online property records cannot prove

Online records are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel and account
  • Reviewing owner and address information
  • Checking values and assessment ratios
  • Finding sales, maps, exemptions and forms
  • Preparing questions for the correct office
Obtain additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact boundaries and encroachments
  • Zoning and development approval
  • Flood-insurance and elevation determinations
  • Unreleased liens, easements and restrictions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone based only on a matching owner name. Confirm the PIN, AIN, physical location and recorded instrument.
Ten practical answers

Beaufort County property search FAQs

What is the official Beaufort County property search?

Use Beaufort County PropertyMax for current public real-property research. It supports searches by owner name, address, PIN, AIN and legal description. The county states that the information is updated each business day but is not the official tax record.

How do I search Beaufort County property by owner name?

Open PropertyMax, select Real Estate Search and begin with the owner’s last name or the distinctive part of a trust, estate, company or entity name. Add more information only if the results are too broad.

What is the difference between a Beaufort County PIN and AIN?

The PIN is the formatted property identification number used to identify the mapped parcel. The AIN is another county account identifier. Save both when they appear because county tax, assessment and records systems may use different identifiers.

Does the Beaufort County Auditor determine real-estate value?

No. The Assessor appraises and classifies real property and mobile homes. The Auditor creates real and personal property tax bills, applies millage supplied by taxing authorities, values personal property and administers Homestead applications.

What is the 4 percent legal-residence assessment ratio?

A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence may receive the 4 percent assessment ratio after the Assessor approves a legal-residence application. Other residential and commercial real property is generally assessed at 6 percent.

When will Beaufort County mail 2026 assessment notices?

The Assessor states that 2026 assessment notices are scheduled to be mailed at the end of August 2026. This is not a countywide reassessment; notices may follow a sale, non-exempt ownership transfer or new construction.

How long do I have to appeal a Beaufort County assessment notice?

A taxpayer generally has 90 days from the date on a mailed assessment notice to submit a written objection. In a year without a notice, filing before January 15 generally applies to the current tax year, while filing on or after January 15 applies to the next tax year.

When are Beaufort County real-estate taxes due?

Beaufort County states that annual real-estate taxes are due January 15. Use myBeaufortCounty or contact the Treasurer for the live balance, payment confirmation and any applicable penalty.

Are Beaufort County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS parcel lines are useful for locating property and viewing map context but do not replace a recorded plat, deed, survey or professional boundary determination.

Where do I search Beaufort County deeds and plats?

Use the Register of Deeds current Neumo search for converted and current data beginning February 23, 2026. Use the legacy New Vision search for data through February 19, 2026, and use the old plat and handwritten-index resources for older research.

Information checked August 7, 2026: PropertyMax search options, office responsibilities, assessment-notice timing, appeal rules, Legal Residence requirements, agricultural guidance, assessment ratios, Auditor and Assessor contacts, tax-payment tools, GIS resources, elevation-certificate routing, Register of Deeds migration dates, search instructions and copy information were checked against official Beaufort County, Beaufort County Auditor and South Carolina Department of Revenue sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Beaufort County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, GIS office or South Carolina Department of Revenue. Confirm live values, balances, deadlines, eligibility, recording fees and legal requirements with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

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Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

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Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

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Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

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35% Ratio Sanity Check

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Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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