Horry County Treasurer's Office

09/04/2026

WATCH FOR NOTICES

Keep an eye out in coming weeks for these bright green envelopes that say "Horry County Exemption Audit Notice".

If you receive one, please do not throw it out!

This is your reminder that the Assessor's Office is missing documentation regarding legal residence applications. Missing documents can be submitted via email, fax or mail.

These notices are being sent this week to anyone who was given "provisional or conditional" approval of their legal residence status.

The deadline to turn in missing documents to avoid a rebill at the higher rate is May 31, 2026.

Have questions? Contact the Horry County Assessor's Office at (843) 915-5040 or email us at [email protected]

(Note: 'Legal Residence' is the statewide special tax assessment for those who own and live in a home in SC full-time. If you do not currently receive that special assessment, you can apply online at our website.)

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from

01/04/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE FRIDAY, APRIL 3

All Horry County Government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for the Good Friday holiday.

Normal operations and office hours will resume Monday, April 6, 2026.

Horry County public safety agencies will remain operational throughout the holiday. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

For a non-emergency requiring public safety assistance, please call our non-emergency line at 843-248-1520.

06/03/2026

🚨Update!!

Good morning!

It appears that Xpress Bill Pay has fixed the issue we were experiencing, and are closely monitoring the system for any further problems.

Have a great weekend!

We can not accept any Debit or Credit Card payments at any of our offices or online. XPressBill is aware and working on getting the issue resolved. Hopefully the problem will be resolved soon. We're sorry for the inconvenience. 🚨

04/03/2026

NEW HOME? APPLY FOR LEGAL RESIDENCE

Did you buy a new home in the past year, or have a change to your deed? Apply for the 'Legal Residence' tax exemption! Approximately 3,400 letters are being mailed out this week to encourage community members to apply for the tax exemption.

'Legal Residence' is a statewide special tax assessment rate for those who own and live in a home full-time in SC. SC law provides the 4% assessment ratio on primary residential properties (the alternative is 6%). This only applies to primary residences, not second/vacation homes.

It's a good idea to apply as soon as you file your 2025 taxes, as those documents are a part of the application process to receive the exemption. If you had a change on your deed (married or divorced, added someone, put property into trust, transferred spouse to spouse, etc.), you'll need to update your property status with the Assessor's Office to continue to receive the exemption.

You can apply online at the link below. Questions? Email [email protected] to receive assistance.

02/02/2026

HORRY COUNTY OFFICES AND FACILITIES TO REOPEN TUESDAY AT 10 A.M.

Due to anticipated refreezing and ice hazards during morning commuting times, all Horry County Government offices will open on a delay at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The county will also return to OPCON 3, normal operating conditions, at that time.

Horry County Solid Waste Authority's landfill, Administrative Office, Material Recycling Facility and Household Hazardous Waste Facility will all open under normal operating hours. Recycling and conveniences normally open on Tuesdays will open at 10 a.m., but openings are dependent on conditions at each site.

Horry County Parks and Recreation and Horry County Memorial Libraries programs will continue as scheduled on Tuesday upon opening.

The Horry County Council Meeting tomorrow evening will continue as scheduled.

Myrtle Beach International Airport is open, but passengers are advised to check the status of their flights with their airline before coming to the airport.

Residents may continue to do business with Horry County departments at any time on the County's website at: www.horrycountysc.gov

For periodic updates, visit our website or follow Horry County Emergency Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrycountyemergencymanagementdepartment

31/01/2026

STAY OFF ROADS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE

We have no doubt you’d be great at driving in the snow we're about to receive in Horry County, but there's no need for you to show us. We believe you.

Please help out Horry County Fire Rescue crews, law enforcement and our other by staying in until road conditions improve.

Driving in snow puts you, your vehicle AND other drivers at risk, AND also risks the safety of the first responders who will be dispatched out—on snow-covered, dangerous roads—to help you.

By staying in, you'll be doing us a favor, and we appreciate you for that!

Don't drive unless you absolutely have to.

31/01/2026

HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES & FACILITIES TO BE CLOSED MONDAY FEB. 2, 2026

Horry County Government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, February 2, 2026, due to anticipated impacts from this winter storm.

Horry County Solid Waste Authority administrative offices and THE material recycling facility will be closed Monday. The landfill will open at noon, but it is dependent on conditions. Recycling and convenience centers operations will be dependent on their conditions.

Horry County Parks & Recreation and Horry County Memorial Library programs will be canceled Monday.

Public safety departments will continue to provide critical services.

Myrtle Beach International Airport is reporting multiple cancellations. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights with their airline before coming to the airport.

30/01/2026

22/01/2026

TECHNICAL ISSUES

Several Horry County facilities are currently offline due to a technical issue.

Impacted facilities include the South Strand government complex and the Socastee, Surfside Beach, and North Myrtle Beach library branches.

Community members are encouraged to visit other locations or utilize the County website to conduct business.

We thank you for your patience.

22/01/2026

Due to a Fiber Optic line being cut in the area, the Surfside Office Complex is without internet connection and are unable to access any information or process any payments. At this time we are not sure when it will be restored.