MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County residents will not see a property tax increase next fiscal year after county council approved a $377.4 million budgetthat invests in public safety, infrastructure and employee pay while maintaining what county leaders say is the lowest county millage rate in South Carolina.
The spending plan, approved during Council’s June 22 meeting, takes effect July 1. It includes a$165.9 million General Fund budget and keeps the county’s millage rate unchanged at41 mills.
County officials said the budget was designed to address the demands of one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing counties while avoiding additional tax burdens on property owners.
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