Intro
The Horry County Auditor’s Office is responsible for all tax billing within the county. Real Estate bills are valued and generated based on information received from the Assessor’s Office. The Auditor’s Office is responsible for valuing personal property ownership for the purpose of establishing a fair market value, computation of the assessed value and certification of the tax millage rate to produce revenue to be collected by the Horry County Treasurer’s office.
Registration Requirements (Vehicle, boats, campers, etc.)
New Purchase - Bill of Sale or Title (front & back) - Out of State Transfer – Current Registration or Title You must also provide proof of your current residential address.
Acceptable Documents (must show your name and residential address — no P.O. Boxes):
- A valid ID/Driver’s license (DL)
AND if your valid ID/DL does not have a current Horry County address, ONE of the following:
- Recent utility bill (electric, water, gas, internet, etc.)
- Voter registration card
- State or federal tax documents
- Mortgage closing papers
- Current school attendance records
- Lease or rental agreement
All documents must be current and include your name and physical address.
Motor Vehicle Refund Requirements
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE REFUND OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES CAN BE REFUNDED
SC TAX CODE, SECTION 12-37-2725b
PROPERTY TAX REFUND ON SOLD VEHICLE
- Bill of Sale or copy of trade-in-agreement, copy of the original title(signed over to the new owner)
- Copy of paid tax receipt
- SC DMV form 5051
TAX REFUND ON A WRECKED VEHICLE
- A statement from the insurance company, on company letterhead, stating the date of the accident, VIN, and the date the insurance company purchased the vehicle.
- Copy of paid tax receipt
- SC DMV form 5051
TAX REFUND ON REPOSSED VEHICLE
- A statement from the repo company printed on company letterhead stating the date of repossession, VIN, and the date the vehicle was sold.
- Paid tax receipt
- SC DMV form 5051
TAX REFUND DUE TO MOVING OUT OF STATE
- Copy of new out-of-state registration
- Paid tax receipt
- SC DMV form 5051
A Message from the Auditor
At the Horry County Auditor’s Office, our mission is to serve the citizens of Horry County with transparency, integrity, and efficiency in the administration of property tax assessments. We are committed to providing timely and courteous service with the highest ethical standards. We strive to foster trust through clear communication, responsible stewardship of public resources, and a strong dedication to supporting the financial foundation of our county’s vital public services. "As your Horry County Auditor, I am honored to serve the people of our great county. My team and I are dedicated to treating every taxpayer with fairness, respect, and professionalism. We understand that behind every assessment and every tax notice is a member of our community, and we aim to never lose sight of that. Our goal is to make the tax process as clear and accessible as possible while maintaining the integrity and accuracy that the citizens of Horry County deserve. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Tina Hardee, Horry County AuditorServices
Types of Property
- Cars/Trucks
- Big Trucks
- Campers
- Motor Homes
- Motorcycles
- Watercraft and Motors
- Documented Vessels
- Aircraft
- Furniture/Fixtures and Equipment
- Commercial Signs
Other
- Exemptions (Blue cards)Military/SCDOR
- Enter all certifications for SCDOR such as Manufacturing real & personal
- Industrial real & personal
- Utilities
- Railroads and Fee In Lieu
- Authorizes all additions, discoveries, omissions and abatements to the tax roll
- Adds penalties to taxes and assessments which remain unpaid as of statutorily defined due dates
- Determines eligibility for Homestead
Assessment Ratios
- Legal Residence 4%
- Commercial Fishing 5%
- All Other 6%
- Airplanes 4%
- Trucking 10.5%
- Vehicles, RV’s, Watercraft 6%
- Mfg. & Industrial Real/Personal 10.5%
Auditor
8am–5pm
Conway (Main)
Conway, SC 29526
Conway, SC 29526
Conway (Homestead Exemption)
Conway, SC 29526
Conway, SC 29526
Little River
Little River, SC 29566
Conway, SC 29526
Myrtle Beach (Business Personal Property Division)
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach (Vehicle Division)
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
South Strand
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588