Yes, the exemption applies to the dwelling home of the qualifying applicant* and the lot not to exceed five acres. The qualifying applicant must reside in the home and receive 4% legal residence from the county where their dwelling is located.
- The real property must be owned by the eligible owner in fee or jointly with a spouse.
- The real property must be the eligible owner's legal residence as defined in S.C. Code Section 12-43-220(C).
- The surviving spouse is also entitled to the exemption from Property Taxes if the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the dwelling and acquires ownership of the property in fee or for life. The surviving spouse must reapply for the exemption and provide necessary documentation in order to determine if the exemption qualifies. "Qualified surviving spouse" also means the surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died in the line of duty.
- Property that is transferred to a trust may also be eligible when the trustee holds legal title to the dwelling for the beneficiary and the beneficiary is the person who qualified for the exemption and the beneficiary uses the dwelling as the beneficiary's legal residence.
The veteran must own the property in fee or jointly with a spouse. It must be the veteran's legal residence and the veteran must provide a statement from the county service officer or the Veterans Administration certifying the disability is totally and permanently service connected. If all of the criteria have been met, the veteran would qualify for the exemption.
Check out the Veterans Affairs guide for downloading benefit letters, or call
1-800-827-1000 for more assistance from the VA.