Beaufort County Residents
For those who live in Beaufort County
Beaufort County’s rich Lowcountry lifestyle is one many consider a slice of paradise. Our County consists of more water than land, has a great cultural and historical legacy and offers a great deal for anyone wishing to make this their home.
Whether a native, a transplant or a potential resident you will find this niche of the website a good place for information about everyday life in Beaufort County. This page directs you to information on recreation, health, child protective services, libraries and roads, among many other topics.
Some useful information to know about Beaufort County follows.
- Residents can check their voter registration status and polling location by contacting the Beaufort County Voter Registration and Elections Department at 843-255-6900, or at the South Carolina Election Commission website at www.scvotes.org.
- There are two types of property taxes in Beaufort County – real and personal. Tax payments are handled by the Treasurer’s Office. Information about property appraisals and assessments should be directed to the Assessor’s Office.
- Homestead exemption provides property tax relief to residents who are older than 65, are blind or are disabled and have been a legal resident of South Carolina for at least one year. It was passed by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1972. For more information, contact the Auditor’s Office at 843-255-2500.
- To ensure Beaufort County’s residents are prepared in the event of a disaster, a Post Disaster Assistance Manual, evacuation maps and flood protection information are available for residents. Additional information can be found within the Emergency Management Department.
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