How do I Qualify?
  1. I hold a complete fee simple title or life estate to my primary residence.
  2. As of December 31 preceding the tax year of the exemption, I am:
    • Age 65 on or before December 31, preceding the tax year in which you wish to claim the exemption; or
    • Certified totally and permanently disabled by a State or Federal agency has the authority to make such a declaration; or
    • Was legally blind as certified by a licensed ophthalmologist registered with the South Carolina Commission for the Blind; or
    • At least 50 years of age when your spouse who was eligible for the Homestead Exemption died; and
    • A legal resident of South Carolina for at least one year on or before December 31 of the year prior to the exemption

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1. How do I Qualify?
2. Where do I apply?
3. What documents do I need?
4. Do I need to re-apply annually?