10/14/2026
Property Tax Bills for 2026 are hitting mailboxes. Mine just came. As a Mortgage Loan Officer I get questions and calls all the time about property taxes. Below are a few highlights to not forget. Have questions or tips? Let us know.
- Lancaster Bills are due by January 15th 2027 before a 15% penalty.
- If you are escrowed for taxes DO NOT pay the bill yourself. Your Mortgage Servicer pays the bill.
- If your taxes went UP, then your Mortgage Servicer may increase your payment to cover the difference
- If your home is your Primary Residence you should see "4%" as the ratio.
- If you're over 65, or Blind, or permanently disabled, you may qualify for the "Homestead Exemption" which reduces your taxable value by $50,000, thus reducing your property tax bill.
Lancaster County Tax Website: https://www.lancastercountysc.gov/416/Treasurer