08/19/2026
Important information for York County homeowners! If you have recently purchased a home or changed your legal residence, don’t forget to apply for your Special Assessment as a legal residence.
🏠This assessment may significantly reduce the amount of property taxes you owe on your primary residence.
🏠You should apply before real property tax bills are calculated in early September
🏠Don’t wait—check your eligibility and submit your application today
Plus, certain South Carolina residents can qualify for the Homestead Exemption, if they meet one of the following requirements as of December 31, 2025:
🏠Be 65 years of age or older
🏠Be declared totally and permanently disabled by a state or federal agency having the authority to make such a declaration
🏠Be certified as legally blind by a licensed ophthalmologist
AND you must:
🏠Be a legal resident of South Carolina for one calendar year as of December 31 of the preceding tax year, and
🏠Hold the complete fee simple title or life estate to your primary legal residence
The benefit of the Homestead Exemption is that the first $75,000 of the Fair Market Value of qualifying recipient’s legal residence is exempt from their property taxes! Visit the link in the comments to apply today or get more information.
