Greenville County tax bills for Greer homes go out in late October and are due Jan. 15. City of Greer total millage: 361.1. Tax Collector: 864-467-7050.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from Greenville County Real Property Services, the Tax Collector, the County Auditor’s millage sheets and the county’s tax answer book.
Greer sits in two counties. Most of the city is in Greenville County, which values, bills and collects property tax for the county, Greenville County Schools, the City of Greer and any special districts. The eastern part of the city is in Spartanburg County, which runs its own system (see the end of this page). Your tax notice says which county you are in.
Who to call (Greenville County)
- Tax Collector (bills and payments): 864-467-7050, 301 University Ridge, Suite S-1100, Greenville, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Real Property Services (values, 4% rate, homestead exemption, appeals): 864-467-7300, Suite S-1000
- County Auditor (millage, vehicle taxes): 864-467-7040
When the bill is due
Greenville County pays real property taxes one year in arrears. The Tax Collector says notices go out on or after Oct. 1 each year, and Real Property Services says they typically arrive near the end of October. They are payable without penalty by Jan. 15, so 2026 bills are due by Friday, Jan. 15, 2027. Late penalties add to the base tax:
| Paid after | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | 3% |
| Feb. 1 | 10% |
| March 16 | 15% |
Pay in person, by mail or through the county’s online tax payments. The office takes cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, certified checks and Mastercard, Discover and Visa cards. You can also sign up for an emailed bill with the six-character user ID on your paper bill. Vehicle taxes are paid a year in advance, before you renew a tag.
How your bill is figured
Each taxing body divides its budget by the county’s total assessments to set a millage rate. Your bill is your assessed value times that millage. The assessed value is the fair market value times a ratio set by state law, according to Real Property Services:
| Property | Assessment ratio |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied legal residence | 4% |
| Agricultural property of individuals | 4% |
| Agricultural property of certain corporations | 6% |
| Other real property, including rentals and second homes | 6% |
For tax year 2025, county tax district 190, the City of Greer inside Greenville County, carried 361.1 mills, according to the Auditor’s 2025 millage sheet:
| Levy | Mills |
|---|---|
| Greenville County | 60.1 |
| Greenville County Schools | 189.7 |
| City of Greer | 111.0 |
| Arena | 0.3 |
| Total | 361.1 |
Several other district numbers on the sheet also carry the 111.0-mill City of Greer levy; check the district number printed on your notice. The county’s tax estimator gives a figure for a given value.
Greer’s millage, 2021 to 2025
The 2025 drop came in the countywide reassessment year. When values are reassessed, Section 12-37-251 of the state code requires taxing bodies to roll millage back so the reassessment alone does not raise total revenue. The city’s own levy went from 99.0 mills in 2021 to 113.0 in 2024 and 111.0 in 2025, the Auditor’s millage sheets show.
The 4% legal residence rate
If the home is your primary residence, apply to Real Property Services for the 4% legal residence special assessment. A home without it is taxed at 6%. Under state law, an owner-occupied legal residence is also exempt from school operating millage, so the application makes a large difference on the bill. The online application is on the Real Property Services site, with a short video explaining it.
Homestead exemption
The homestead exemption takes the first $50,000 of a home’s value off the bill under Section 12-37-250 of the state code. The county’s answer book says you may qualify if, on or before Dec. 31 before the tax year, you were:
- 65 or older, or
- totally and permanently disabled, or
- legally blind, or
- the surviving spouse of a qualifying applicant.
You must also have been a South Carolina resident for at least a year and hold title to the home. Apply any time of year at Real Property Services, Suite S-1000, County Square, with proof of residency (an S.C. driver’s license or ID card), a Social Security or Medicare card and proof of age. Disability applicants bring the agency certification with the original award date.
How to appeal
There is no appeal of the tax itself; the county’s answer book says you appeal the appraised value. Real Property Services says the only proper way is its online appeal form.
- After an assessment notice: appeal within the 90 days printed on the notice. Notices for new construction and value increases usually go out in late summer or early fall.
- With no notice: Jan. 15 is the last day to appeal the previous year’s value.
- After an appeal decision: you have 30 days to appeal further to the board.
The last countywide reassessment was in 2025; the next is set for 2030, according to Real Property Services.
If you live on the Spartanburg County side
Homes in Greer’s eastern neighborhoods are billed by Spartanburg County. Its bills are also due Jan. 15. Call the Spartanburg County Treasurer at 864-596-2603 for bills, the Auditor at 864-596-2600 for millage and the homestead exemption, and the Assessor at 864-596-2544 for values and the 4% rate.
What this means for you
- Bills arrive in late October; mark Jan. 15, 2027.
- Bought a home this year? Apply for the 4% rate now.
- Turned 65 by Dec. 31? Ask Real Property Services about the homestead exemption.
More guides: Greer home prices, moving to Greer and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
When are Greenville County property taxes due?
Real estate tax notices go out on or after Oct. 1, usually near the end of October, and are payable without penalty by Jan. 15. A 3% penalty applies after Jan. 15, 10% after Feb. 1 and 15% after March 16.
What is the property tax rate in Greer?
For tax year 2025, the total levy in county tax district 190, the City of Greer on the Greenville County side, was 361.1 mills: 60.1 county, 189.7 school, 111.0 city and 0.3 arena, according to the County Auditor.
How do I get the 4% assessment rate in Greenville County?
Apply to Greenville County Real Property Services for the legal residence special assessment if the home is your primary residence. Without it, the home is assessed at 6%. Call 864-467-7300.
How do I appeal my property value in Greenville County?
Use the online appeal form on the Real Property Services forms page. Assessment notices carry a 90-day appeal deadline; with no notice, Jan. 15 is the last day to appeal the previous year’s value.
When is the next reassessment in Greenville County?
The countywide reassessment was completed in 2025. The next one is scheduled for 2030, according to Real Property Services.
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