PROPERTY TAXES

Property Taxes in Horry County

A state-mandated, countywide reassessment of all real properties located in Horry County is occurring for tax year 2019. Properties will fluctuate in value with general market conditions such as supply and demand, home sales prices, and the state of the economy. A reassessment ensures that property taxes are determined on an updated fair market value of properties.

This example includes a home located in the unincorporated area of Horry County. (Qualified legal full-time residence)

$125,000 Fair Market Value of home

x 4% Assessment Ratio (4% if qualified legal resident)

$5,000 Assessed Value

x .2133 Countywide Millage Rate (County millage - 47.3, School-143.3, Fire-16.3, Waste Mgmt-6.4)

$1,066.50 TAXES

$-576.50 Tax credit - ($5,000 @ .1153) School Operations

$490.00 TAXES DUE

Horry County Property Tax Information

Kiplinger SC State Tax Guide for Retirees

SC Retirement Information

Steps to Obtain Horry County Legal Residence