Assessor's Office

Department Functions

• Real Property Appraisal
• Mobile Home Appraisal

The Assessor’s Office locates lists and appraises the value of real property in Hampton County.  It is the Assessor’s responsibility to assure that all properties are appraised fairly and equitably.

Approximately 58* percent of Hampton County’s general revenues come from property taxes generated through the appraisal of real property.  Property owners each pay a share of the cost of County services by paying taxes proportional to the value of their property.  The property taxes are based on the market value of the land and buildings, although other methods of determining value are used as well.

Assessor information and common terms

Assessor Forms

Application For Special Assessment

* - Based on June 30, 2005 / CG records

Contact Information

Lester Warren

Assessor

Becky Brunson

Secretary

P. O. Box 652

Hampton, SC 29924

Phone: (803) 943-7507

Fax: (803) 943-7546
Email: Assessor

Hour of Operation

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays).

This office does:

• Appraise real estate and mobile homes for ad valorem tax
• Produce an annual certified assessment roll for ad valorem taxation for all properties within the Assessor’s jurisdiction
• Maintain records of deed sale transactions, building permits, tax maps and other records necessary for a continuous reassessment program
• Review and qualify real properties for legal residence and agricultural special assessments
• Represent the County in property tax appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals and the Administrative Law Judge Division
• Maintain the inventory of mobile homes in the County

This office does not:

• Assess manufacturing or utility property
• Assess personal property such as cars or boats