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H 3380 — Homestead exemption
Last action — Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO SET THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT AS THE GREATER OF THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR THE FIRST THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
39 added · 21 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill H 3380 amends the property tax exemption for seniors, the disabled, and the legally blind in South Carolina. Now, eligible homeowners can receive an exemption based on either the first $50,000 of their home's value or 33% of its fair market value—whichever is greater. This change aims to provide more substantial financial relief to those who may be struggling with property taxes, making it more equitable for residents in varying housing markets. Additionally, the bill also removes references to an outdated section of the law regarding the homestead exemption, streamlining the legislation.
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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO SET THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT AS THE GREATER OF THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR THE FIRST THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD;
AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 12-37-250(A)(1) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
(A)(1) The greater of the first fifty thousand dollars of the fair market value or the first thirty-three percent of the fair market value of the dwelling place of a person is exempt from county, municipal, school, and special assessment real estate property taxes when the person:
(i) has been a resident of this State for at least one year and has reached the age of sixty-five years on or before December thirty-first;
(ii) has been classified as totally and permanently disabled by a state or federal agency having the function of classifying persons;
or (iii) is legally blind as defined in Section 43-25-20, preceding the tax year in which the exemption is claimed and holds complete fee simple title or a life estate to the dwelling place. A person claiming to be totally and permanently disabled, but who has not been classified by one of the agencies, may apply to the state agency of Vocational Rehabilitation. The agency shall make an evaluation of the person using its own standards.
SECTION 2. Section 12-37-245 of the S.C.
Code is repealed.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to property tax years beginning after 2024.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns · Primary
- Representative M. Brian Lawson · Primary
- Jr. Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3380 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO SET THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT AS THE GREATER OF THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR THE FIRST THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
- Who sponsors H 3380?
- H 3380 is sponsored by Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative M. Brian Lawson, and Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr..
- What is the current status of H 3380?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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