Bills Assigned to Keyword - Property Taxes (29)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/18/2024


H 3112 Allows for the qualified surviving spouse property tax exemption for a home acquired after the death to apply to the surviving spouse, regardless of the location of the original houseSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for the qualified surviving spouse property tax exemption for a home acquired after the death of the deceased spouse to apply to the surviving spouse, regardless of the location of the original house.
Sponsor: Micajah Caskey House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 3122 Exempts all property taxes of an owner-occupied residence if the owner is at least 80 years oldSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts all property taxes of an owner-occupied residence if the owner is at least 80 years old.
Sponsor: John King House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 3207 Exempts all property taxes on an owner-occupied residence if the owner is at least 70 years old and has an income of less than $50,000 Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts all property taxes on an owner-occupied residence if the owner is at least 70 years old and has an income of less than $50,000.
Sponsor: Ashley Trantham House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bennett Status Date: 3/11/2020
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 3332 Increases the homestead property tax exemption from the first $50,000 to the first $75,000 of the fair market value of the homeSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the homestead property tax exemption from the first $50,000 to the first $75,000 of the fair market value of the home.
Sponsor: Wendy Brawley House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ott, S.Williams, Bales, Wooten, Huggins, Thayer Status Date: 2/6/2020
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 3596 Limits rollback taxes to one year when land that is classified as agricultural real property is applied to another use01.21.2020 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.01.21.2020 The Senate Finance Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment updates the effective date.03.26.2019 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.19.2019 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Limits rollback taxes to one year when land that is classified as agricultural real property is applied to another use.
Sponsor: Steven Long House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 173 Status Date: 10/7/2020
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.14.2019 Week of 01.20.2020 Week of 03.18.2019 Week of 03.25.2019
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H 3626 Eliminates the 15 percent limit on increases in real property and eliminates the assessable transfer of interest that changes the value of real propertySummary of the bill as introduced: Eliminates the 15 percent limit on increases in real property and eliminates the assessable transfer of interest that changes the value of real property.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/16/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.14.2019
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H 3687 Extends the homestead exemption for the disabled and elderly to the entire fair market value of the property that is subject to property taxSummary of the bill as introduced: Extends the homestead property tax exemption for the disabled and elderly to the entire fair market value of the property that is subject to property tax. 
Sponsor: Robert Williams House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/22/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.21.2019
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H 3736 Allows a property tax exemption of 100 percent of the property's value for residences whose owner is 65 years old and olderSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a property tax exemption of 100 percent of the property's value for owner-occupied residences whose owner is 65 years old and older. 
Sponsor: Kit Spires House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/23/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.21.2019
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H 3998 Workforce and Senior Affordable Housing Act 01.21.2020 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.01.16.2020 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment deletes the exemption of local fees and taxes including property tax. Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a taxpayer eligible for a federal low-income housing tax credit to claim a low-income state tax credit.
Sponsor: Bruce Bannister House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 137 Status Date: 5/19/2020
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Property Taxes Week of 01.13.2020 Week of 01.20.2020 Week of 02.18.2019
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H 4153 Requires a county to consult with other affected taxing entities before entering into a fee in lieu of property taxes agreementSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a county to consult with other affected taxing entities before entering into a fee in lieu of property taxes agreement.
Sponsor: Annie McDaniel House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 2/28/2019
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Property Taxes Week of 02.25.2019
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H 4344 Exempts from property taxes all property devoted to housing low income residents if the property is owned by an instrumentality of a nonprofit housing corporationSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts from property taxes all property devoted to housing low income residents if the property is owned by an instrumentality of a nonprofit housing corporation.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Dillard Status Date: 4/2/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.25.2019
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H 4402 Allows for a property tax refund in any year when taxes are overpaid because of financial disabilitySummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for a property tax refund in any year when taxes are overpaid because the property owner was financially disabled during that time.
Sponsor: James Burns House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 4/4/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.25.2019
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H 4564 Exempts from property taxes certain private passenger vehicles owned or leased either solely or jointly by an disabled veteran Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts from property taxes certain private passenger vehicles owned or leased either solely or jointly by a disabled veteran.
Sponsor: Michael Forrester House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 5/8/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 05.06.2019
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H 4675 Exempts property devoted to housing low income residents from property taxesSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts property devoted to housing low-income residents from property taxes if the property is owned by a nonprofit housing corporation or by an entity that provides low-income housing.
Sponsor: Chandra Dillard House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bannister, B.Cox, Willis, Trantham Status Date: 2/11/2020
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 4782 Provides a property tax exemption for any amount of value added as a result of a countywide appraisal Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a property tax exemption for any amount of value added as a result of a countywide appraisal and equalization program for certain residents.
Sponsor: Leola Robinson-Simpson House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brawley, Jefferson, R.Williams Status Date: 2/4/2020
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 4783 Allows a county council to suspend the millage limitation for the purpose of supporting a fire protection districtSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a county council to suspend the millage limitation for the purpose of supporting a fire protection district.
Sponsor: Laurie Funderburk House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/14/2020
Keywords: Fire House Property Taxes
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H 4818 Allows a property tax exemption equal to 100% of the value of the owner-occupied residence if the owner is 70 years oldSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a property tax exemption equal to 100% of the value of the owner-occupied residence if the owner is 70 years old.
Sponsor: Shedron Williams House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/14/2020
Keywords: House Property Taxes
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H 4994 Increases the homestead property tax exemptionSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the homesthead property tax exemption from the first $50,000 to the first $100,000 of fair market value of the residence.
Sponsor: Steven Long House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/21/2020
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.20.2020
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H 5064 Requires a owner occupant to provide a South Carolina's drivers' license and a Social Security card to qualify for the 4% assessment ratioSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a owner occupant to provide a South Carolina's drivers' license and a Social Security card to qualify for the 4% assessment ratio. 
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/29/2020
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.27.2020
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S 0122 Allows for the applicability of roll-back taxes to property that is no longer used as agriculturalSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for the applicability of roll-back taxes to formerly agricultural property that is no longer in agricultural use.
Sponsor: Shane Massey House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Senate
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S 0207 Allows a property owner residing at a nursing home to retain the 4 percent property tax assessment ratio01.15.2019 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.15.2019 The Senate Finance Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows an owner living in a nursing home to retain the 4 percent property tax assessment ratio as long as the owner plans to return to the property and does not receive rental income from the property.
Sponsor: Thomas Young House Com: LCI Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 145 Status Date: 10/2/2020
Keywords: Property Taxes Senate Week of 01.14.2019
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S 0433 Allows a municipality to contract with a county for the collection of municipal taxes by the countySummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a municipality to contract with a county for the collection of municipal taxes by the county.
Sponsor: Ronnie Cromer House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/24/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.21.2019
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S 0565 Exempts 100 percent of all property taxes for homeowners who are 70 years old and who have lived in the home for at least 30 yearsSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts 100 percent of all property taxes for homeowners who are 70 years old and who have lived in the home for at least 30 years.
Sponsor: Darrell Jackson House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 2/26/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 02.25.2019
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S 0627 Extends the property tax exemption for colleges and universities to property used for certain education-related purposesSummary of the bill as introduced: Extends the property tax exemption for colleges and universities to property used for student housing, parking, dining or other education-related purposes that is held by a private-party that is contractually obligated to operate the property for the benefit of the college or university.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/7/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.04.2019
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S 0658 Exempts vehicles owned by churches from property taxesSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts vehicles owned by churches from property taxes.
Sponsor: Lawrence Grooms House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/14/2019
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.11.2019
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