Hanahan property tax: where it goes
A Hanahan house pays 0.714% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $374,800 of market value, that's about $2,678 a year.
Tax is levied on Assessed at 4% instead of 6% for a legal residence.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $374,800 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hanahan | 0.316% | $1,184 |
| Berkeley County (operation, bond, Cypress Gardens) | 0.186% | $697 |
| Trident Technical College | 0.0124% | $46 |
| Berkeley County School District (debt/bonds only) (schools) | 0.2% | $750 |
| Total | 0.714% | $2,678 |
2026-27, Berkeley County district 09 (Hanahan).
Ways to pay less
- Owner-occupants: apply for the 4% legal-residence assessment. A legal residence is assessed at 4% instead of 6%, and the owner must apply. How: Apply for the legal-residence assessment (see the SC DOR legal residence guide).
- Seniors 65+: homestead exemption. South Carolina has a homestead exemption for taxpayers 65 and older. How: See the SC DOR legal residence guide.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Property taxes for the prior year must be paid to the county treasurer by January 15 |
| Jan 16 – Feb 1 | Prior-year property taxes paid January 16 through February 1 are subject to a 3% penalty |
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.