Lexington County Assessor Property Search & Tax Lookup 2026

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Lexington County South Carolina Property Records Guide

Search Lexington County SC Property Records, TMS Numbers, Assessments and 2026 Tax Bills

Lexington County’s property-tax system is split among several offices. The Assessor maintains real-property values, ownership records and tax maps; the Auditor calculates the tax roll and handles Homestead questions; the Treasurer collects the actual tax bill; the Register of Deeds maintains deeds, mortgages and liens; and Planning & GIS provides mapping tools.

This 2026 guide connects those systems into one practical workflow. Search a parcel, copy the 10-digit TMS number, understand the county’s 2025 reassessment, compare the 4% legal-residence ratio with the normal 6% ratio, check the $50,000 Homestead Exemption, prepare a market-value appeal, estimate tax, pay the bill, use the five-payment installment option, investigate delinquency and search recorded deeds without confusing one office with another.

2025 countywide reassessment • next scheduled 2030
Legal residence can qualify for 4% instead of 6%
Real-estate tax bill due January 15, 2027
TMS = 10-digit property identification number
Search Property Records Search & Pay Taxes Assessor Office Search Deeds & Liens
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County Assessor Richard W. Dolan
Assessor phone 803-785-8190
Last reassessment 2025
Next reassessment 2030
Legal residence 4%
Second home / commercial 6%
August 11, 2026 current status

What Lexington County Property Owners Should Know in 2026

2026 is a post-reassessment maintenance year. Lexington County completed a countywide reassessment in 2025. The Assessor states that the next legislatively mandated reassessment is scheduled for 2030, but parcel values can still change between reassessments because of additions, new construction, sales, land-use changes, corrections and other property-specific events.
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2026 value question If you receive an assessment notice showing a value change, the appeal clock is based on the date of that notice—not the later tax-bill mailing.
90-day appeal rule A written appeal of a new assessment must generally be filed with the Assessor within 90 days of the assessment-notice date.
No assessment notice? Lexington County states that the open appeal period is January 1 through January 15 of the following year when no assessment notice was received.
Tax notices Real-property tax notices are mailed after October 1.
2026 tax deadline Payment is due in full on or before January 15, 2027.
Older delinquent properties Lexington County’s 2026 delinquent-tax sale calendar currently lists a November 2, 2026 sale, subject to change.
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Do not wait for the tax bill to appeal market value. Lexington County specifically warns that the annual tax bill is too late to begin a normal appeal of a value that was already reported on an earlier assessment notice.
Five systems can touch one property

Which Lexington County Office Handles Your Property Question?

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Assessor

  • Real-property value
  • Ownership record
  • TMS / tax mapping
  • Legal Residence 4%
  • Agricultural use
  • Rollback-tax questions

Auditor

  • Calculates taxes
  • Prepares tax roll
  • Homestead Exemption
  • Millage information
  • Personal-property adjustments
  • Tax notice corrections

Treasurer

  • Collects taxes
  • Online payment
  • Receipts
  • Installment program
  • Delinquent-tax collection
  • Tax-sale process

Register of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Releases
  • Plats
  • Recorded-document copies

Planning & GIS

  • Online mapping
  • GIS layers
  • Addressing
  • Parcel context
  • Zoning map context
  • Map corrections
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Fast rule: Assessor = value and parcel record. Auditor = tax calculation and Homestead. Treasurer = tax payment. Register = legal recorded document. GIS = map context.
State terminology comparison: South Carolina uses a County Assessor, while Florida commonly uses a Property Appraiser. See our Volusia County Property Appraiser search guide for an example of how the same property-record tasks are divided differently in another state.

Choose the Lexington County Property Task You Need

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Find a parcel Use the official Property Tax Data Search and identify the correct owner, property location and TMS number.
Check the assessment Separate market value, taxable value, assessment ratio and assessed value.
Fix a 6% residence Apply for Legal Residence when the qualifying owner-occupied home should receive the 4% ratio.
Check Homestead Qualifying age-65, disabled or blind homeowners may receive the separate $50,000 Homestead Exemption.
Search/pay taxes Use the Treasurer for real-estate tax bills, payments, receipts and delinquency.
Find deed or lien Use the Register of Deeds online records for property-document research.
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Jump to Your Lexington County Task

Tax Map System property identifier

What Is a Lexington County TMS Number?

Lexington County identifies real property using a 10-digit Tax Map System number. The TMS connects the parcel’s mapping, market value, assessment and ownership information.

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01 Map area First part of the county tax-map reference.
23 Map section Narrows the geographic tax-map area.
45 Block/group Further organizes the parcel within the map.
67 Parcel segment Identifies the parcel grouping.
89 Final parcel digits Completes the 10-digit property identifier.
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The diagram explains the 10-digit identifier visually; it is not a legal interpretation of every digit. Copy the TMS exactly as Lexington County displays it rather than trying to reconstruct a parcel number manually.
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Tax bill TMS appears near the property-identification information on the real-estate tax notice.
Assessor record TMS links market value, ownership and assessment information.
GIS TMS is a strong parcel key when researching map location and surrounding property.
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Lexington County Property Record Decoder

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Field What it means What to verify
TMS Number Ten-digit Tax Map System property identifier. Copy it before checking taxes, GIS or recorded documents.
Property Location Physical location associated with the property. Do not confuse the site address with the owner mailing address.
Legal Description Short descriptive reference carried on the tax record. Use the recorded deed or plat when the complete legal description matters.
Market Value Assessor’s estimate of fair market value. Appeals are based on market value—not simply on the amount of the tax bill.
Taxable Value Value used to calculate assessed value after applicable property-tax treatment. Check for qualifying exemptions or other adjustments.
Assessment Ratio Percentage applied to taxable value. Legal residence normally 4%; most second homes and commercial real property 6%.
Assessment Taxable value multiplied by the assessment ratio. This is the value multiplied by millage before applicable credits.
Millage Tax rate expressed in mills for taxing entities serving the property’s tax district. Different tax districts can produce different bills for similarly valued properties.
Bill Number Identifier used to track the actual tax notice and payment status. Write it on mailed checks and retain it with receipts.
Current / Previous Year Side-by-side information showing changes in value, ratio, millage or taxes. Use it to isolate why the total tax changed.
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South Carolina five-year reassessment cycle

Lexington County 2025 Reassessment: What It Means in 2026

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Lexington County completed a countywide real-property reassessment in 2025. The Assessor says the next legislatively mandated reassessment is scheduled for 2030.

Reassessment is designed to realign county property values with current market conditions and restore equity among parcels whose values have changed at different rates.

  • Only real property is part of the five-year county reassessment process.
  • New construction can still change value between reassessments.
  • Major improvements can change the parcel record.
  • Damage or removal of improvements can affect valuation.
  • Ownership and mailing information continue to update as deeds and applications are processed.
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Why a 2026 value can still change: “reassessment year” does not mean values freeze until 2030. Physical changes, deed activity, property use, exemptions, classifications and record corrections continue every year.
South Carolina assessment ratios

Lexington County 4%, 6% and 10.5% Property Assessment Ratios

Manufacturing property exception: the Lexington County Assessor does not value certain properties assessed by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, including manufacturing facilities.
Separate from the 4% Legal Residence discount

Lexington County $50,000 Homestead Exemption

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South Carolina’s Homestead Exemption can exempt the first $50,000 of a qualifying legal residence’s value from property taxation for eligible homeowners.

This program is administered locally through the Lexington County Auditor and is different from the Assessor’s 4% Legal Residence application.

  • Applicant must hold qualifying title or life estate in the primary residence.
  • Applicant must satisfy the state residency-period requirement.
  • Applicant must qualify by age 65+, total and permanent disability, or legal blindness.
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Age 65+ Must satisfy the age requirement by December 31 preceding the tax year for which exemption is claimed.
Totally & permanently disabled Disability must be established through a qualifying state or federal agency.
Legally blind Certification from a licensed ophthalmologist is required.
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2026 residency example: Lexington County explains that someone who moved to South Carolina in 2024 and was a full-time South Carolina resident throughout calendar year 2025 can meet the residency-period component for a 2026 Homestead application, assuming all other conditions are satisfied.
No annual reapplication in the normal case: Lexington County says approved Homestead recipients generally do not reapply every year unless circumstances such as ownership, occupancy, disability status or surviving-spouse status change.
“` Homestead Qualifications Review 2026 age, residency, disability, blindness and document requirements.
Homestead help Lexington County Auditor
803-785-8181
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Appeal market value—not simply the tax amount

How to Appeal a Lexington County Property Assessment

Key deadline: when an assessment notice is mailed, a written appeal must generally be filed with the Assessor within 90 days of the date on that notice.
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Comparable sales Use recent similar properties with comparable size, location, quality and condition.
Recent purchase A bona fide arm’s-length transaction can help explain current market value.
Property errors Document incorrect square footage, amenities, damage or building characteristics.
Income information Rental or commercial property may require rent, expenses and investment-return evidence.
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Read the assessment notice. Check market value, assessed value, ratio, acreage/lots, property location, TMS and appeal instructions.
Calculate the 90-day deadline. Do not use the annual tax-bill date as the start of the appeal period.
Search the property record. Verify the physical characteristics and current value information.
Contact the Assessor. Ask whether the problem is factual, classification-related or a market-value disagreement.
File the written appeal on time. Do not wait for a perfect appraisal report if waiting would cause the filing deadline to pass.
Prepare evidence around market value. Lexington County states that an appeal cannot be based merely on the tax amount.
Continue following tax-payment instructions. If the appeal remains unresolved at year-end, the county can bill at least 80% of the assessed value.
Use the Assessment Appeals Board when necessary. The nine-member citizen Board provides a quasi-judicial forum for unresolved valuation and assessment disputes.
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No assessment notice received? Lexington County’s published appeal guidance states that the open appeal period is January 1 through January 15 of the following year. For a 2026 assessment with no notice, that means reviewing the January 1–15, 2027 window with the Assessor.
Unresolved by December 31? Lexington County says the taxpayer may be billed for at least 80% of the assessed value. A taxpayer can request in writing to be billed for more than 80% to reduce potential interest exposure if the appeal ultimately fails.
“` Assessment Appeals Board Review the board’s role, meeting information and accessibility contact.
Assessor appeal help 803-785-8190
212 South Lake Drive, Suite 201
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Understand the bill before judging it

How Lexington County Property Tax Is Calculated

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Market / taxable value Start with the county value after applicable property treatment.
Assessment ratio Multiply by 4%, 6% or another statutory ratio.
Millage Multiply assessed value by the combined applicable millage rate.
Credits / relief Apply qualifying state or local tax relief and exemptions.
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One mill = 0.001 dollar. Lexington County’s Auditor explains that you convert millage to decimal form by moving the decimal three places to the left, then multiply it by assessed value.
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Value after entered Homestead reduction $0.00
Assessed value $0.00
Millage decimal 0.000
Estimated tax before credits $0.00
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Educational estimate only: South Carolina Legal Residence can receive school operating tax relief and other credits that this calculator does not reproduce. Agricultural use value, exemptions, district-specific charges and other adjustments can also change the final bill. Use Lexington County’s official Tax Estimator for a live county estimate.
2026 real-estate tax calendar

Lexington County 2026 Tax Bill and Penalty Timeline

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Reassessment Countywide reassessment implemented.
Maintenance year Values continue to update for property-specific changes.
Tax notices Real-property tax bills mailed to owner of record.
Installment balance Installment participants receive balance due for the tax year.
Full payment due 2026 tax due on or before January 15, 2027.
Penalty date 1 Late-payment penalty schedule begins.
Penalty date 2 Additional penalty stage applies.
Penalty date 3 Third statutory penalty stage.
Delinquent collection Unpaid accounts move toward Delinquent Tax collection and execution costs.
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Exact late amount: Lexington County directs taxpayers to the current tax notice or Treasurer for the correct amount due after a penalty date rather than relying on an old saved balance.
Five advance real-property payments

Lexington County Property Tax Installment Program

Lexington County allows qualifying taxpayers to pay real-property taxes in advance installments under South Carolina law.

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Enroll Elect the installment option before the applicable program deadline.
Payment 1 Based on 16.67% of the prior year’s real-property tax.
Payment 2 Another advance payment toward the current tax year.
Payment 3 Continue the county advance-payment schedule.
Payment 4 & 5 Complete the five scheduled advance installments.
Final balance Remaining amount is billed by November 15 of the tax year.
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Eligibility: the installment plan is for real property such as land, buildings and mobile homes. It is not available for personal vehicles, boats/motors or real property already paid through an escrow arrangement.
Automatic continuation: Lexington County says a taxpayer enrolled in the installment program is automatically enrolled in future years unless written consent is provided to leave the program.
Open Official Installment Program Review enrollment, payment calculation, deadlines and current-year instructions.
This 2026 schedule applies to older delinquent accounts—not the new 2026 tax bill

Lexington County 2026 Delinquent Tax Sale Calendar

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Execution notices Notices sent to defaulting taxpayers in the delinquent collection process.
Certified letters Further delinquent-tax notification stage.
Property posting County’s listed date for beginning delinquent-property posting.
Advertising Three listed advertisement dates for delinquent properties.
Tax sale Current county schedule lists a 10:00 a.m. sale at Barr Road Sports Complex.
Dates can change Confirm current registration, property list and sale instructions before relying on the schedule.
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2026 tax-sale venue currently listed: Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Lexington County states that these tax-sale dates are subject to change and bidder registration is online.
Do not confuse the November 2026 delinquent sale with the 2026 real-estate tax bill. New 2026 real-property taxes are not due until January 15, 2027.
Check Current Delinquent Tax Sale Information Verify posting dates, advertisements, property lists, bidder registration and final sale instructions.
Planning & GIS

How to Use Lexington County GIS Without Treating It Like a Survey

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Parcel context View the parcel relative to neighboring properties, roads and geographic features.
Zoning context Use available mapping layers to understand planning and zoning context.
Aerial imagery Compare current property use and surrounding development.
Addressing Planning & GIS maintains addressing information for unincorporated Lexington County.
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Copy the TMS from the Assessor record first. Parcel identifiers reduce ambiguity when multiple addresses or nearby tracts look similar.
Open Lexington County Online Mapping. Use the official Online Mapping page.
Search the parcel. Use TMS or the available property/address tools in the mapping interface.
Turn on only relevant layers. Too many layers can hide the parcel and create confusion.
Verify legal questions separately. Use recorded plats, deeds and a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries or legal acreage matter.
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Map warning: online GIS is a decision-support tool, not a substitute for a legal survey, title examination, deed interpretation, flood determination or zoning confirmation from the responsible authority.
Lexington County Register of Deeds

How to Search Lexington County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Plats

The Register of Deeds records and preserves real-property documents. Lexington County says its online records include index data from August 1, 1984 through the current date, with document images generally available from January 1, 1997 through the current date.

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Deeds Verify recorded transfers and title-related history.
Mortgages Search deeds of trust/mortgage instruments and related releases.
Liens Federal/state tax liens and mechanics liens are among the recorded documents maintained by the office.
Easements / Rights of Way Review recorded instruments affecting access or use.
Plats Locate recorded map and subdivision information.
Document copies Lexington County currently lists deed copies at $0.50 per page through the Register’s office.
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Start from the Register of Deeds page. Go to Lexington County Register of Deeds.
Open ROD Online Services. Use the county-linked online record-search system.
Search the available index. Use party-name, document or other available official-record search fields.
Match the deed to the tax parcel. Compare names, recording date, property description and TMS references where available.
Open the document image when available. Images are generally available online for records dating from 1997 forward.
Request a copy if needed. Use the Register’s office when a document copy is needed for a transaction or record file.
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The Register does not perform title or lien searches. Lexington County specifically states that the office does not provide legal advice, prepare deeds or mortgages, or determine whether a title is clear.
Privacy protection: South Carolina law allows a person to request redaction of specified sensitive personal information appearing in an online official-record image. Lexington County says the written request must identify the relevant book and page, and no fee is charged for the redaction request.

Lexington County Homebuyer & Investor Verification Checklist

  • Search official property record
  • Copy 10-digit TMS number
  • Verify property location
  • Review 2025 reassessment value
  • Check current assessment ratio
  • Confirm 4% Legal Residence status if applicable
  • Check Homestead separately
  • Review current and prior tax year
  • Check unpaid prior-year taxes
  • Search recorded deed
  • Review mortgages and recorded liens
  • Open GIS parcel map
  • Confirm zoning with responsible authority
  • Use a survey for boundary questions
Buyer tax-liability warning: Lexington County explains that unpaid real-property taxes are a lien against the property. Review closing documents, escrow adjustments and every unpaid tax year instead of assuming the prior owner’s unpaid bill disappears after closing.

Lexington County Property Search Problems and Fixes

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Problem Best action Office
Property search gives too many results Use the 10-digit TMS when possible, then compare property location and legal description. Assessor / Property Search
Market value seems wrong Review physical characteristics and prepare market evidence before the appeal deadline. Assessor
Home is assessed at 6% Determine whether it qualifies as your one legal residence and complete the Legal Residence process. Assessor
Homestead is missing Check age/disability/blindness, residency period, title and application status. Auditor
Tax bill is unexpectedly higher Compare market value, ratio, millage, taxing agencies and credits with prior-year information. Assessor + Auditor
Payment has not posted Keep payment confirmation and bank proof before submitting a duplicate payment. Treasurer
Online payment unavailable Check for unpaid prior-year taxes and contact Delinquent Tax if necessary. Treasurer / Delinquent Tax
Mailing address is wrong Notify the Assessor; the tax notice also provides an address-correction area for forwarding. Assessor
Need actual ownership proof Retrieve the recorded deed instead of relying solely on the tax database. Register of Deeds
Need a complete lien search Search public records, then use a title professional or attorney when a complete legal search is required. Register / Title Professional
GIS boundary looks wrong Compare tax map, recorded plat and survey rather than moving a legal boundary based on GIS alone. GIS / Register / Surveyor
Penalty appears county-caused Ask the Treasurer about the written Penalty Appeals Board process and preserve supporting documentation. Treasurer
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“I am calling about Lexington County TMS __________ at __________. The online record or tax bill shows __________, but my deed, assessment notice, payment receipt, survey or other evidence shows __________. Can you confirm which office controls this issue and what documentation I should submit?”

Lexington County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Register and GIS Contacts

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Office Contact Location Use it for
Assessor
Richard W. Dolan		 803-785-8190
Fax 803-785-8249		 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 201
Lexington, SC 29072		 Real-property values, ownership record, tax maps, Legal Residence, agricultural treatment and reassessment.
Auditor
Chris Harmon		 803-785-8181
auditor@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov		 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 103
Lexington, SC 29072		 Tax calculation, Homestead, millage information and tax-roll questions.
Treasurer
Jim Eckstrom		 803-785-8217 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 101
Lexington, SC 29072		 Tax bills, payments, receipts, installment program and collection questions.
Delinquent Tax 803-785-8345 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 102
Lexington, SC 29072		 Prior-year delinquency, executions, redemption and tax sale.
Register of Deeds
Tina Guerry		 803-785-8168
lcrod@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov		 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 301
Lexington, SC 29072		 Deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, releases, plats and document copies.
Planning & GIS 803-785-1454
gishelp@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov		 212 South Lake Drive
Suite 302
Lexington, SC 29072		 Online mapping, addressing, GIS data and map corrections.
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Published county office hours: these departments generally list Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Verify county holidays or temporary closures before visiting.
Official live actions

Lexington County Property Records Action Center

Use this guide to identify the right task, then complete the live search, application, appeal, payment or record request in the responsible official system.

“` Property Search Search TMS, parcel and assessment information. Legal Residence Open county services and choose Apply for Legal Residence. Tax Search & Pay Search bills, pay and print receipts. GIS Mapping Open parcel and geographic map tools. Recorded Documents Search deeds, mortgages, liens and plats. “`
10 Lexington County-specific answers

Lexington County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Lexington County SC property records?

Use Lexington County’s official Property Tax Data Search. Accept the county disclaimer, then locate the correct parcel using the available property-search information. The strongest identifier is the 10-digit TMS number because it links ownership, market value, assessment and map information.

2. Who is the Lexington County Assessor?

The current Lexington County Assessor is Richard W. Dolan. The Assessor’s Office is at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 201, Lexington, SC 29072. The main phone number is 803-785-8190.

3. What is a Lexington County TMS number?

TMS means Tax Map System. Lexington County describes the real-property TMS as a 10-digit identification number linking the parcel’s ownership, map location, market value and assessment information.

4. When was Lexington County last reassessed?

Lexington County implemented a countywide real-property reassessment in 2025. The Assessor states that the next legislatively mandated reassessment is scheduled for 2030, although individual parcels can still change between reassessments.

5. What is the difference between the 4% and 6% Lexington County property-tax ratios?

A qualifying owner-occupied South Carolina legal residence can receive a 4% assessment ratio. A second home, rental residence or most commercial real property generally receives a 6% ratio. The 4% Legal Residence treatment requires an application and eligibility review.

6. What is the Lexington County Homestead Exemption?

The South Carolina Homestead Exemption can exempt the first $50,000 of a qualifying legal residence’s value for eligible homeowners who satisfy title, residency and age-65, disability or blindness requirements. Lexington County’s Auditor administers the program locally.

7. How long do I have to appeal a Lexington County property assessment?

When you receive an assessment notice, Lexington County states that a written appeal must generally be filed with the Assessor within 90 days of the date on the notice. If no assessment notice is received, the published open appeal period is January 1 through January 15 of the following year.

8. When are Lexington County 2026 real-estate taxes due?

Real-property tax notices are mailed after October 1, 2026, and payment is due in full on or before January 15, 2027. Lexington County lists additional penalty dates of January 16, February 2 and March 17 for bills paid after the normal deadline.

9. Can I pay Lexington County real-estate taxes in installments?

Yes. Eligible real-property taxpayers can elect the county installment program. It uses five advance payments based on 16.67% of the previous year’s tax, with the remaining balance billed by November 15. The program is not available for real property paid through mortgage escrow or for vehicles and boats.

10. Where can I search Lexington County deeds and liens?

Use the Lexington County Register of Deeds. The office records deeds, mortgages, easements, state and federal tax liens, mechanics liens, releases and plats. Online index data generally extends from August 1, 1984 to the present, with document images generally available from January 1, 1997 forward.

Official Lexington County SC Property Sources

“` Lexington County Assessor Assessor duties, 2025 reassessment, 2030 schedule, office contact and tax quick links. Property Tax Data Search Official county property and assessment search. Real Property Assessment Guidance Market value, reassessment, 90-day appeal rule and unresolved-appeal billing. Legal Residence 4% Eligibility, one-residence rule and mixed-use limitations. Homestead Exemption $50,000 exemption, age/disability/blindness, residency and document rules. Real Estate Taxes Mailing, due date, penalties, payment methods and installment information. Pay Taxes / Print Receipts Online and phone payment information, prior-year restriction and returned-payment fee. Installment Program Five-payment advance plan and 16.67% payment formula. Register of Deeds Deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, online records, copies and contact information. Online Mapping Lexington County GIS property and geographic mapping tools. 2026 Delinquent Tax Schedule Posting, advertisement and current tax-sale information. “`
Editorial verification completed August 11, 2026: current Lexington County sources were reviewed for the Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor and Register officeholders; 2025 reassessment and 2030 schedule; 4% and 6% assessment ratios; Homestead requirements; 90-day appeal rule; TMS definition; tax-bill mailing and January 15 deadline; penalty dates; payment methods; installment program; online-payment restrictions; 2026 delinquent-tax schedule; Register record availability and office contact information.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Lexington County, the Lexington County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Planning & GIS, Assessment Appeals Board, South Carolina Department of Revenue, any school district, payment processor or other government agency.

Property values, ownership records, millage, exemptions, credits, fees, penalty amounts, tax-sale lists, officeholders, office hours, mapping interfaces and application requirements can change. Use the responsible official county office for final tax, appeal, payment, legal-record and exemption decisions.

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026

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