Don’t wait to apply for the 4% Special Assessment Credit for Legal Residence, Active Duty Military or Agriculture Property!
You must apply on or before January 15, 2026 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 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)
- 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
To apply online, visit portal.berkeleycountysc.gov (you must register for an account to begin the process).
To check if you qualify, contact Berkeley County Real Property at 843-719-4061 or email vog.csytnuocyelekreb@sprbew. You can also visit the Berkeley County Administration Building at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
