Understanding Horry County Tax Payments Online and Property Values

Horry County residents can pay their taxes online, a convenient option that saves time and effort.

To start, you'll need to visit the Horry County Treasurer's website, where you can access your account and make payments.

You can find your property values on the Horry County Treasurer's website by searching for your property by name, address, or account number.

In Horry County, property taxes are typically due by the end of January and July each year.

Paying your taxes online is a secure and efficient way to take care of your tax obligations.

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You can make a payment in a variety of ways, including in person, by mail, at night deposit boxes, online, or by phone.

To pay in person, head to the Horry County Treasurer's Office with your tax notice, a check in US Dollars, cash, or a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card. Convenience fees apply to all tax payments made with a credit or debit card.

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Through the mail, you can send a check or money order, but make sure it's in US Dollars and payable to the Horry County Treasurer. Include your tax notice and write the notice number on the check.

If you want to make a payment after business hours, you can use the Horry County Treasurer's Office night deposit boxes. Checks or money orders are accepted, and make sure to include your tax notice and write the notice number on the check.

Online, you can pay your tax bill at www.horrycounty.org. Go to Online Services and click 'Tax Payments & Receipts'. Convenience fees apply to all online tax payments.

By phone, you can call 1-866-830-3582 to make a payment. Convenience fees apply to all phone tax payments.

Here are the payment options summarized:

Tax receipt will be mailed to the address on the tax notice.

You can save money on your Horry County taxes with exemptions and discounts. The homestead exemption is a great option for eligible residents, providing a $50,000 deduction from the Assessor's market value appraisal for their legal residence.

To qualify, you must be age 65 or over, blind, disabled, or a surviving spouse. You'll need to apply in person at the Horry County Auditor's Office and provide necessary documentation. The Auditor's Office can be reached at 843-915-5051 for more information on exact qualifications.

This exemption is a significant savings opportunity for those who qualify, and it's worth exploring if you haven't already. Don't miss out on this potential discount – contact the Auditor's Office to learn more.

Horry County property owners can access their property information online, including property details, maps, and tax information.

You can find your property's parcel number, which is a unique identifier, by searching the Horry County Property Map. This number is used for various county services, including property tax payments.

To view your property's details, including its location, size, and zoning, visit the Horry County Property Information website.

If you own property in South Carolina that involves transportation, utilities, manufacturing, or personal property, it's appraised by the S.C. Dept. of Revenue.

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The S.C. Dept. of Revenue assesses these properties at different rates. For example, transportation, utilities, and manufacturing real and personal property are assessed at 9.5% and 10.5% respectively.

Personal property like automobiles and campers are assessed at a lower rate of 6%. However, boats are assessed at a higher rate of 10.5%, unless they're exempt, in which case they're taxed at 6%.

Here's a breakdown of the assessment rates for different types of property appraised by the S.C. Dept. of Revenue:

You'll receive a notification directly from the S.C. Dept. of Revenue with your appraisal/assessment information.

Values are calculated using a Mass Appraisal System, which is a method of valuing properties by analyzing a large number of sales data.

The Horry County Assessor's Office has a database of over 250,000 properties, including information on heated square footage, garages, decks, pools, and other attributes.

Properties are grouped into one of approximately 2,622 appraisal models based on similar market characteristics.

Licensed staff appraisers determine land values for each appraisal model by analyzing vacant and improved property sales.

Structural improvements to the land are valued using a market sales modified Marshall & Swift cost service.

The valuations produced for each appraisal model are tested for accuracy using actual market sales.

Commercial properties may be evaluated on rental income streams, operating expenses, and what kind of investment return can be reasonably expected.

The reappraisal results must be submitted to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for further statistical testing and State approval.

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