Property Taxes in Horry County


Horry County is among those counties with the lowest tax rate in the State. Your primary residence is taxed
lower than second homes. You must make an application with the tax accessor's office to receive the lower
tax rate, and should do this right away so it is not overlooked. There is also an additional credit for your
primary residence once you reach the age of 65.
The examples below do not include any taxes for property that is in city limits or an area with special tax
levies. One mil is equal to $0.001 and as of 2008 here are some of the city tax levies: Atlantic Beach-94.5,
Aynor-72.2, Briarcliffe-55.6, Conway-86.6, Loris-105.0, Myrtle Beach-64.4, North Myrtle Beach-32.2,
Surfside-44.0. Some of the areas with special levies are: Arcadian Shores-35.0, Mt. Gilead-7.4, Socastee
Community Recreation-2.0, Buck Creek-3.8, Cartwheel-3.9, Crab Tree-3.6, Gapway Swamp-3.8,
Simpson Creek-3.4, Todd Swamp-3.5 and Murrells Inlet and Garden City Fire Districts-10.0




Sample Property Tax Calculations


Home Purchase Price $125,000
Primary Residence X 4%
Assessed Value $5000
Countywide Millage rate X .2133
Taxes $1066.50
School Tax credit - $576.50
Taxes Due $490.00
Home Purchase Price $125,000
Second Home/Commercial X 6%
Assessed Value $7500
Countywide Millage rate X .2133
Taxes $1599.75