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1. Why did the Treasurer send my bill to the wrong address?

The Treasure does not maintain property or owner records. The Assessor maintains Land and Building records while the Auditor maintains Personal Property and Vehicle records and these records are dependent on taxpayers to notify their office of change in address.

2. How do I apply for high mileage discount on my vehicle?

To apply for a high mileage appeal, mail or bring a signed statement with mileage to the Auditor’s Office before the due date.

3. Why am I being charged taxes for the vehicle I just purchased? The dealer told me he would take care of tags and taxes.

The dealership is allowed to pick up your tags on a vehicle without paying local property taxes. When the dealer states that they are taking care of your taxes, they are referring to sales tax, which is paid at the local Department of Motor Vehicles.

4. When are the taxes due on my motor vehicle?

Taxes on motor vehicles and recreational vehicles must be paid before your license plate tags can be renewed. These taxes are due by the last day of the month in which your tags expires.

5. Didn’t I pay the taxes when I bought my vehicle?

When you purchase a vehicle from a dealership, their personnel are allowed to pick up your registration and license tags without paying the local property taxes. The tax you paid to the dealership at the time of purchase was the South Carolina state sales tax. This allows you a 120-day grace period to delay payment of personal property taxes on your new vehicle.

6. Why did the Treasurer raise my taxes?

The Treasurer does not determine property tax amounts. The amount of the money needed is decided by each of the area’s taxing authorities. The Assessor’s Office determines appraisal values for real property while the Auditor Calculates the tax.