Haley Grainger, Horry County Deputy Auditor

04/13/2026

04/09/2026

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.)

04/06/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Easter ✝️

04/02/2026

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.

03/15/2026

02/17/2026

We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with our IT department, we have thoroughly revamped our website to make it more user-friendly for our taxpayers! The website now offers a range of forms and resources that taxpayers can conveniently access online.

Recognizing the growing preference for digital services, we felt the importance of providing online services at your fingertips!

Please explore our updated site at https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/auditor/

We anticipate these improvements will significantly benefit our taxpayers!

02/13/2026

For those who receive blue cards for tax exemption through the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we have great news! We have improved the process to make it easier and more convenient by eliminating the need to visit the DMV.

Instead of issuing a blue card, we will now adjust your Horry County vehicle tax bill to remove all eligible county tax exemptions.

You may choose to visit our office to receive your adjusted tax bill. You can then present the updated bill to the Treasurer’s Office, where your new registration and decals will be issued.

You may also email us your SCDOR approval letter to [email protected]. Our office will gladly adjust your tax bill and email you a revised bill to provide to the Treasurer’s Office.

Please note that if a state registration fee applies, it must be paid online or at the Treasurer’s Office before your registration and decals can be provided.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at 843-915-5050.

We hope you all enjoy this new process!

02/05/2026

Thank you Horry County Schools for inviting us to the Superintendent Business and Faith Based Cabinet meeting at NMB Middle School! We love getting together with others in our community and learning about what is going on in our schools.

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

02/01/2026

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.

01/19/2026

All Horry County Government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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.