• Legal Residence (Four Percent Exemption) Application

    County Council of Beaufort County

    Office of the Assessor - Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex

    Post Office Box 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901-1228

    Phone: (843) 255-2400 Email: Realproperty@bcgov.net

  • NOTE: Be prepared to complete this form in its entirety.  

    Before you begin: you will need the Real Property parcel identification number (PIN, example R100 000 00A 0100 000A) and alternate identification number (AIN, example 999999999) for the parcel you are applying for. Both can be found on the most recent Beaufort County Assessment Notice or Real Property Tax Bill. Alternatively, you can obtain real property information by searching by the property owners name at http://sc-beaufort-county.governmax.com/svc/ 

    If you do not have a way to upload required documents, please submit a paper application.

    MINIMUM REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS APPLICABLE
    SC Driver's License/ID Card PCS, LES and Military ID (both spouses)
    SC Vehicle Registration  Completed Executed Trust Document
    If NO vehicles - Voter Registration  Divorce decree/Separation Agreement
    SC 1040 Individual Income Tax Return Death Certificate
      Additional documents as requested

  • ALL QUESTIONS WITH AN * MUST BE ANSWERED OR APPLICATION MAY BE TURNED DOWN

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    • Note: You maybe required to submit a Rental Addendum and additional documents.

    • Please provide a copy of the signed and executed trust agreeemnt in its entirety. Along with any other related documents.

    • Please attach a copy of the PCS, LES, and Military ID, (for spouse also).

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    • SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT DELAY THE PAYMENT OF TAXES THAT ARE BILLED. PENALTIES AND INTEREST WILL NOT BE WAIVED. YOU WILL ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF YOUR APPLICATION IS DENIED.

    • YOU MUST NOTIFY THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ANY CHANGE IN USE, INCLUDING:

      • RENTING FOR MORE THAN 72 DAYS IN A CALENDAR YEAR (JAN-DEC).
      • MOVING YOUR LEGAL RESIDENCE TO ANOTHER PROPERTY.
      • ACTIVE MILITARY RECEIVING PCS ORDERS TO MOVE AWAY FROM BEAUFORT COUNTY.
      • DEATH OF AN OWNER.

    • I UNDERSTAND THAT CHECKING THE BOX BELOW CONSTITUTES A LEGAL SIGNATURE AND MY ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OUTLINED WITHIN.

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    • PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED FROM ALL OWNERS & SPOUSES

      MINIMUM REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS APPLICABLE
      SC Driver's License/ID Card PCS, LES and Military ID (both spouses)
      SC Vehicle Registration  Completed Executed Trust Document
      If NO vehicles - Voter Registration  Divorce decree/Separation Agreement
      SC 1040 Individual Income Tax Return Death Certificate
        Additional documents as requested

       

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