Horry County Assessor is a tax department in Myrtle Beach, SC. The office appraises and lists all real property for taxation and maintains ownership information across the county. It reviews legal residence applications, processes agriculture assessments, and manages property ownership functions, including address changes and tax estimations. The Tax Estimator tool helps property owners and potential buyers estimate future taxes using a property’s PIN number, with access to land records available for locating PINs. The office also oversees manufactured home licensing and relocation, requiring titles from the SC Department of Motor Vehicles, county registration, and decals before electricity connection. It issues moving permits and enforces state laws requiring mobile home licensing within fifteen days of arrival, purchase, or relocation. The Assessor’s Office works with other county departments, Auditor’s Office and Treasurer’s Office, to provide a centralized resource for tax-related services, including delinquent tax payments, personal property returns, homestead exemptions, and vessel documentation.
The office maintains detailed public resources on its website, including application forms, legal residence guidelines, and information on the Forfeited Land Commission, which handles properties forfeited due to unpaid taxes. It also provides access to bid and procurement opportunities through BidNet Direct, supporting transparency in public contracting. The Assessor’s Office ensures compliance with state laws and codes, particularly regarding mobile home regulations and tax appeal procedures, and coordinates with state agencies to uphold consistent property tax administration.
The office is located on Second Avenue Conway in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is situated within the county’s administrative district, serving residents and businesses across Horry County with essential tax and property assessment services. The office’s digital presence is thorough and well-structured, offering clear, accessible information that supports both public engagement and official operations. Its website is optimized for search engines, ensuring that critical services and documents are easily discoverable by residents, businesses, and government partners. This consistent, reliable information flow strengthens its role as a central authority in Horry County’s tax system.
The Assessor’s Office is a foundational element of Myrtle Beach’s local governance, ensuring accurate property valuation and equitable tax administration across the region.
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