Horry County weighing 1% sales tax hike that could lower property tax bills

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The South Carolina Attorney General has cleared Horry County to seek voter approval on a new 1% local option sales and use tax.

If approved by voters, the tax is projected to raise about $130 million per year, with 71% of that revenue directed toward property tax relief.

The remaining funds would go to local governments for services. Relief would apply to primary homes, second homes, and vehicles…

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