In 1972, the S.C. General Assembly passed the Homestead Exemption Law which provides real estate property tax relief for South Carolinians who are age 65 and over, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind. The exemption excludes the first $50,000 from the fair market value of your legal residence.

The Tax Penalties (Late Fees) being charged to the Charleston County Taxpayers are hurting to many low income families and Seniors that are living paycheck to paycheck.

As Taxpayers it's important to know and understand where your tax dollars are being spent with complete Financial Transparency at the County level.