08/08/2026
✅️Berkeley County....see below to apply for your owner occupied tax rate.👇🏾
If you forget... your home property tax will triple.
DON'T WAIT TO APPLY for the 4% Special Assessment Credit for Legal Residence, Active-Duty Military or Agriculture Property!
🏠 If you recently purchased a new home that will be your primary residence or made changes to your deed (ex. added or removed an owner, Life Estate, Trust, an owner is deceased), you need to apply for the 4% Legal Residence Credit. Failure to apply in a timely manner may cause your mortgage payment to increase.
🌳If you recently purchased or inherited property that meets the state requirement(s) for claiming the Agricultural Credit (i.e. at least 5 acres of timberland or 10 acres of pasture land), please apply for this credit on or before January 15, 2027, for the 2026 tax year.
🇺🇸 If you are an Active-Duty Military member who's currently receiving the 4% Legal Residence Credit and received orders to serve away from South Carolina, please remember to apply for the Active-Duty Military Special Assessment.
All applications are available online through the OneBerkeley portal: https://portal.berkeleycountysc.gov/login/
☑ View a checklist of required documents here: https://bit.ly/4q6veq0
If you are not sure if you qualify for this credit, please contact Berkeley County Real Property at 843-719-4061 or [email protected].