Horry County Treasurer of Myrtle Beach

Horry County Treasurer of Myrtle Beach is a tax department in Myrtle Beach, SC. The office is responsible for collecting all real and personal property taxes, including taxes on vehicles and front-foot assessments. It also manages and invests funds on behalf of the County, School District, Airport, and Solid Waste Authority. In accordance with state law, the office conducts an Annual Public Tax Sale for delinquent properties, and it oversees the collection of Hospitality Tax and Business License fees. The office holds a rating of 4.00 based on 25 reviews. The Treasurer's Office works alongside the Assessor's Office and Auditor's Office, which together handle the county tax process. The Auditor's Office is responsible for the collection and processing of Personal Property Returns, required of anyone who owned property in Horry County on December 31 of the prior year where that property was not their legal residence. The office also participates in the Horry County Forfeited Land Commission, a state-mandated body established under Title 12, Chapter 59 of the SC Code of Laws and composed of the County Treasurer, Auditor, and Registrar of Deeds, who serve without compensation. The Commission handles the disposal of properties that were advertised and presented for auction at the annual delinquent tax sale but received no bid at or above the minimum bid. As the winning bidder, the Commission holds the assignment through a redemption period of one year and one day from the date of the tax sale, after which the property reverts to the Commission as legal owner and can be sold and deeded. The office is located on Scipio Ln, about 0.1 miles from Horry County Fire & Rescue Station 20, 0.2 miles from the Horry County South Strand Complex, and 0.3 miles from South Strand Park. The South Strand Recreation Center and Coastal Pines are each about 0.4 miles away, as is Surfside Beach Public Works. The office is known for a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting the service it provides to Horry County taxpayers.

Services:

• Business License
• Delinquent Tax Management
• Forfeited Land Commission
• Hospitality Fee Collection
• Tax Payer Services