MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, January 2, 2024) – Berkeley County Real Property Department is currently accepting applications for the 4% Special Assessment Tax Credit for Legal Residence, Active Duty Military and Agriculture Property. The deadline to apply or file any appeals concerning 2023 values is Monday, January 15, 2024.
Individuals who qualify for this tax credit include the following:
- Legal Residence: 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).
- Agriculture Property: 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).
- Active Duty Military: If you’re an Active Duty Military member who’s currently receiving the 4% Legal Residence Credit and received orders to serve away from South Carolina.
Applications are available HERE. You MUST register for an account to begin the process.
If you are not sure if you qualify for this credit, please contact Berkeley County Real Property at 843-719-4061 or ; or visit the Berkeley County Administration Building at 1003 N. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
If you are already receiving one of these exemptions, you do NOT have to reapply, unless your circumstances have changed as noted above. The exemption breakdown will be reflected on your yearly tax bill.
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– Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office –
