Welcome to the Berkeley County Real Property Department

Wilson Baggett, Director

Mission Statement
To fairly and equitably apply the constitutional and legislative duties of this office for the purpose of timely producing a certified assessment roll that meets all the requirements of the State over-site agencies.

Reassessment Guide

Services provided by the Real Property Department include:

• Appraising and listing of all real property
• Maintain a continuous record of recorded deed sales transactions, building permits, tax maps, and other records necessary for a continuing reassessment program
• Diligently search for and discover all real property not previously returned by the owners or their agents or not listed by the County Auditor and list such property for taxation
• Reappraise and reassess real property so as to reflect its proper valuation in light of changed conditions as required by law and furnish a list of these assessments to the County Auditor
• Review and qualify real properties for legal residence and agricultural special assessments
• Appear as necessary before an appellate board to give testimony and present evidence as to the justification of an appraisal
• Perform duties relating to the office of Tax Assessor required by the laws of the state of South Carolina