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South Carolina Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief

The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for South Carolina homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.

Homestead Exemption

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Seniors Disability

What it does
Exempts the first $50,000 of fair market value of your legal residence.
Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind.
How to apply
Apply through your county auditor's office.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

How to apply in South Carolina

  1. Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
  2. Find your local office. Apply through your county auditor's office.
  3. Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
  4. File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
  5. Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.

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Buying a home in South Carolina? Before you close, see the South Carolina down payment assistance programs on DPA Finder. After you move in, file your homestead application as soon as your county allows.

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