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1. How do I apply for the 4% legal residence special assessment or the agricultural use assessment?
2. If my primary residential property contains rental or business structures, can I receive the 4% legal residence special assessment?
3. How do I appeal the Assessor’s appraisal of my property?
4. How do I obtain a mobile home moving permit?
5. How do I obtain a Building Permit (Residential or Commercial project) application and how much does it cost?
6. Where do I find information on requirements when subdividing property?
7. How do I record a plat?
8. How do I obtain exemption for churches or other non-profit properties?

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1. Is there a satellite tax office in Williamsburg County?
2. How do I change my address on my tax records?

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1. How do you determine what my motor vehicle is worth?
2. What is the assessment ratio on motor vehicles in South Carolina?
3. When are vehicle taxes due?
4. How do I get a high-mileage adjustment?
5. When I bought my car, the dealership told me they would take care of the taxes and tags. Why did you send me a tax bill?
6. I received a tax bill on a motor vehicle that I have sold. What do I need to do?
7. If I want to transfer my license plate to a replacement vehicle, what do I need to do?
8. If I move out of this state, what should I do with my South Carolina license plate?
9. How do I apply for an active-duty military exemption for my vehicle(s)?
10. How do I apply for the senior citizen discount?

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1. What items require the payment of personal property tax?
2. When are personal property taxes due?
3. How is the value of personal watercraft/aircraft determined?
4. I sold the personal property you have billed me for. What do I do with this bill?
5. Can I appeal the value on my boat or airplane?
6. If I own a business or residential rental property, how are taxes determined on associated personal property?
7. When are business-related personal property tax returns due?
8. What happens if I don't file my business-related personal property tax return on time?
9. Are all boats & motors taxable?
10. Are boat trailers taxable?
11. I want to buy a watercraft, what are the steps to do so for property tax purposes?

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1. What is the Homestead Exemption Program?
2. Do I qualify for the Homestead Exemption Program?
3. When can I apply for the Homestead Exemption on my primary residence?
4. Where do I apply for the Homestead Exemption Program?
5. What documents are needed to apply for a Homestead Exemption?
6. Do I need to reapply annually?
7. When is it necessary to reapply?
8. What is the benefit?
9. Is there other important information I may need, or someone I can contact for assistance or questions?

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1. How is the SC Department of Revenue involved in the exemption process?
2. What other property tax exemptions are available for the disabled?
3. Are there any exemptions for active duty or retired military?
4. What property is included in the Active Duty Military Exemption and how do I apply?

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1. How does the property tax system work?
2. What do you mean by assessment ratio?
3. If I mail my tax payment, what is the last date it can be postmarked before being considered late?
4. Whom do I complain to about high taxes?
5. What is the value of a mill and does it change?
6. How do I apply for a military exemption on my mobile home?

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1. What is the SC Tax Relief/Legal Residence Discount? Who qualifies? How do I know whether I have it?
2. I own a motor home. Can it qualify as my residence?
3. I own a boat or watercraft. Can it qualify as my residence?
4. I own a trailer used for camping and recreational travel that is pulled by a motor vehicle. Can it qualify as my residence?

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1. What are the tipping fees at the landfill?
2. What are the future plans for solid waste disposal for the landfill?

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1. How long does the recruitment process take?
2. What if I am not selected or not interviewed?
3. What should I do if I am called in for an interview?
4. What are the steps of the selection process?
5. How do I contact the hiring manager regarding the position for which I am applying?
6. What should I do if my address or phone number change?
7. If I want to apply for more than one job, do I have to submit more than one application?
8. Can I apply for the same position more than once?
9. May I submit my resume without a completing a County Employment Application?
10. What if the job opportunities section has no openings?
11. How will I know what jobs I’m qualified for and when to apply?
12. How do I get information about job openings with the County?

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1. How do I get a driveway tile?
2. When will my road be worked?

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1. How can I purchase properties seized for non-payment of taxes?
2. If I pay someone else’s delinquent tax bill, does the property become mine?
3. If my property is sold at the delinquent tax sale, can I get it back?
4. Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this?
5. What methods of payment are accepted?
6. How much interest can I earn?
7. When can you void a tax sale?

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1. What are the areas of service?
2. How much does it cost to get water?
3. How much will I be billed/how much will it be?
4. Do you have any future projects in mind?

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1. What is a Boil Water Advisory? Is it the same as a Boil Water Notice?
2. What should I do during a Boil Water Advisory or Notice?
3. Do I still need to boil my water if I have a filter system on my faucet or refrigerator?
4. Is the water safe for washing dishes, laundry, and bathing?
5. How long must a Boil Water Advisory or Notice be in effect?
6. What are total coliform bacteria?
7. How will I be notified if my home/business is affected by an advisory or notice?
8. Under what circumstances will Williamsburg County Water and Sewer issue a Boil Water Advisory or Notice?
9. Why must the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issue a Boil Water Advisory in preparation for a hurricane?
10. How will I know when the advisory or notice has been lifted?
11. Since an advisory is a precautionary measure, will I get sick if I drink the water? What if I drank some water before I found out about the advisory?
12. What are a Do Not Drink Notice and a Do Not Use Notice?