Aiken, SC — Multifamily Property Tax Calculator

Estimate annual property tax, tax per unit, effective tax rate and a 10-year tax projection. Enter local millage (mills) to reflect county/school/city rates.

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(e.g., 6% for rental/multifamily in SC)

(e.g., 200 mills)

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Assessed Value: —
Annual Tax: —
Tax per Unit (annual): —
Effective Tax Rate: —

10-Year Estimated Annual Tax Projection

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual property tax bills depend on final assessed values, specific local millage rates, exemptions, and tax district levies. Always confirm rates with Aiken County Assessor and local taxing authorities. This tool is for informational purposes and not legal or tax advice.

The Aiken, SC Multifamily Tax Calculator estimates annual property taxes (based on user-entered market value, assessment ratio, and local millage), shows tax burden relative to value, and calculates post-tax cash flow and expense breakdowns for multifamily properties in Aiken County, South Carolina.

How to Use the Aiken, SC Multifamily Tax Calculator (Step-by-Step)

What this calculator does and why it matters

This calculator helps multifamily investors, brokers, and property managers quickly estimate property taxes and how taxes fit into a property’s cash flow picture. Rather than hardcoding local assumptions, the tool lets you enter the assessment ratio and millage (mills per $1,000) used by your municipality so you can reflect Aiken County or a specific town inside the county. The output includes assessed value, annual property tax, effective tax rate relative to market value, and a visual breakdown of major expense categories using Plotly.js.

Inputs you provide (and why they matter)

Market Value

Enter the market value or purchase price of the multifamily asset. This is the basis for assessment calculations.

Assessment Ratio (%)

Counties and states use assessment ratios to convert market value to assessed value. The calculator accepts a user-supplied ratio so you can mirror local rules in Aiken. (If you don’t know the ratio, contact the county assessor or your broker.)

Millage (mills per $1,000)

Millage (often shown as “mills”) is the local tax rate charged per $1,000 of assessed value. Enter the local combined rate (county + city + school + special districts) as mills (e.g., 200 means $200 per $1,000 assessed value).

Income and Operating Inputs

Provide gross annual rental income, an expected vacancy rate, annual operating expenses, annual debt service (mortgage payments), and depreciation (if you track it for tax planning). These let the calculator estimate effective gross income, NOI before tax, and post-tax cash flow.

What the calculator outputs and how to interpret them

  • Assessed Value: Market value × assessment ratio. This is what the municipality will tax.
  • Annual Property Tax: Assessed value × (mills / 1000). This is the property tax bill estimate.
  • Effective Tax Rate (%): Property tax as a percentage of market value—useful to compare tax burden across properties.
  • NOI Before Tax and After-Tax Cash Flow: Shows how much tax reduces operating income and what remains for investors after debt service.
  • Visual Breakdown (Plotly.js): A responsive pie chart displays the relative size of property tax, operating expenses, vacancy loss, debt service, and investor cash flow. This is helpful for presentations and quick analysis.

Step-by-step usage in WordPress (embed & sizing tips)

  1. Open your page or post in the WordPress editor. Use the Classic editor’s “Custom HTML” block or Gutenberg’s “Custom HTML” block. If you prefer a plugin, any “Insert HTML” plugin or code snippet plugin works.
  2. Copy the single-file HTML (tool) into the Custom HTML block. The HTML file is a self-contained document (HTML, CSS, JS + Plotly CDN). If pasting into some builders that strip <html>/<head>, place only the inner content (from the calculator container <div id="aiken-calculator">... and the necessary <script> tags).
  3. Sizing: The tool uses max-width: 720px and responsive styling so it will fit comfortably between two sidebars on most WordPress themes. If your theme content area is narrower, the calculator will shrink to fit. If your content area is wider and you want it narrower, change max-width in the embedded CSS to your desired pixel width (e.g., 640px).
  4. Publish and test: Click Calculate to verify the chart renders and inputs behave as expected. Use different millage and assessment values to reflect different municipalities in Aiken County.

Example quick workflow for an investor

  1. Find local millage and assessment ratios from the Aiken County Assessor website or municipal offices.
  2. Enter market value and income assumptions.
  3. Compare the effective tax rate and after-tax cash flow across different properties or neighborhoods by adjusting millage and assessment inputs.
  4. Use the Plotly pie chart to communicate expense allocation to partners or lenders.

Disclaimer (required)

This calculator provides estimates only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Property tax rules, millage rates, and assessment methods vary and can change; municipal or county assessor records are the authoritative source. Always verify rates and legal tax obligations with the Aiken County Assessor, a qualified tax advisor, or your attorney before making financial decisions.

FAQ

Q1: Where do I find the correct assessment ratio and millage for Aiken County?
A1: Contact the Aiken County Assessor’s office or check official county/municipal websites for the latest assessment policies and combined millage rates (county + city + school + special districts). Enter those exact numbers into the calculator.

Q2: Does this tool calculate federal or state income tax?
A2: No. This tool focuses on property tax and basic cash-flow impacts. It provides a taxable-income approximation (NOI minus depreciation) for your planning, but does not compute income tax liabilities.

Q3: Can I adjust the calculator for a specific municipality inside Aiken County?
A3: Yes. Input the municipality’s assessment ratio and millage into the provided fields. The output will reflect those local rates.

Q4: How do I export the chart or results?
A4: The Plotly chart is interactive; you can use the chart’s built-in toolbar (when enabled) to download PNGs. You can also copy the numbers from the result text or take a screenshot for reporting.

Q5: Will the calculator fit my WordPress theme?
A5: The tool uses a responsive max-width: 720px container that works with most standard WordPress content areas placed between sidebars. If your theme’s content width differs, adjust the max-width value in the embedded CSS.

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