Dillon County

Angel Bethea-Clarke

Deputy Tax Assessor
401 W Main St Room 202
P.O Box 1041
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: 843-774-1412
Fax: 843-841-8890
Email: : dctaxassessor@dilloncountysc.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am-5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)

Our Responsibilities
The Dillon County Assessor is not an elected position that serves a four-year term, this is an appointed position. The Assessor conducts an assessment and valuation of all real property (land and buildings) in Dillon County except for those properties assessed by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (e.g. manufacturing facilities). The Assessor’s Office also handles reassessment of taxes per SC Law; maintains records on mobile homes, assists with mapping, and the assisting with assessment records of all properties.

The primary duties of the Assessor’s Office are to inventory all real estate parcels, maintain the property tax mapping system, and maintain property ownership records. It also adds and values new properties and conducts a reassessment of all properties every five years.

Assessing properties is an ongoing process that requires continual corrections and record maintenance. Changes of address, new property or home sales, and changes in land uses of a specific area must be taken into account for accurate tax maps and valuations. The Assessor’s Office must keep track of any changes among all the parcels in Dillon County.

Technological advances allow for a more accurate description of a property and calculation of its value. Maps are digitally created from aerial photographs, which become a key part of the County’s Geographic Information System database. You can search properties and tax and valuation information, recent sales info, deeds, plats and other info on the GIS website.

• Dillon County Assessor’s Office Frequently Asked Questions
• Dillon County Online GIS

What We Do…And Don’t Do

Many confuse the Assessor’s Office with the County Treasurer’s Office. Both have completely different responsibilities and duties in serving the citizens of Dillon County.

Additional Resources

• South Carolina Department of Revenue

Property Tax Information & Assistance
The South Carolina Department of Revenue website has information and forms needed to apply for property tax exemptions for individuals and businesses.

SCDOR Property Tax Exemption Page: https://dor.sc.gov/tax/exempt-property

Taxpayer Advocate
The SCDOR Taxpayer Advocate is available to help taxpayers with questions, concerns, and tax issue resolution. The Taxpayer Advocate is based in our Columbia office and makes periodic visits to all locations around the state to meet with taxpayers. The Advocate is also available by phone or email.

South Carolina Department of Revenue – Taxpayer Advocate
Address: PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0780
Phone: 803-898-5444
Fax: 803-896-0151
Email: TaxpayerAdvocate@dor.sc.gov

Web Links, Documents, Forms & ApplicationsAgencies

• Dillon County Government
• SCDOR Taxpayer Service Centers
• SC Taxpayer Advocate
• SC Department of Revenue Tax & Exemption Information

Information

• South Carolina Homestead Exemption
• Dillon County Assessor FAQ
• Dillon County Assessor’s Office Legal Residence Guide
•  Legal Residence Guide
• Legal Residence Checklist
• SC DOR Legal Residence Information
• SC Tax Exemption Guide
• Dillon County & SC Property Tax Exemptions
• Homebuilders Exemption
• SC Personal Income Tax Guide
• Dillon County Reassessment Guide
• Dillon County Community Profile

Forms & Applications

• Application For Special Assessment As Legal Residence
• Application For Special Assessment As Agricultural Real Property
• Dillon County Business Registration Application
• Mailing Address Change Form
• Legal Residence Application
• Agricultural Property Tax Exemption Application
• Dillon County Reassessment Appeal Application
• Homebuilders Exemption Application
• Rollback Tax Application
• Multiple Lot Discount Application
• Application for ATI
• Assessment Adjustment Application
• High Mileage Application
• High Mileage Chart

  Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

County Council Meetings
Dillon County Council meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. unless otherwise changed due to holidays. From time to time, Council approves a special called meeting. All special called meetings will be advertised in the local press and will also be posted on the County website and at the County Administration Building and Council Chambers.

2024 Dillon County Council Regular Called Meeting Schedule
Council Meets 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

County Council Meeting Place
County Council holds all meetings unless specified otherwise at the Dillon County Administration Building, Council Chambers, 109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536

Requests To Address County Council
Should any person, group or organization request to be heard upon any matter at a regular or special meeting of Council, such person, group or organization shall submit a written request to the Chairman of County Council to place such matter on the agenda for the meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. The request shall specifically state the reason for the appearance.

The written request should be sent by USPS mail, hand delivered, or faxed to the Clerk to County Council. To make a request or for more information contact:

Druscilla Blakely, Clerk to Council
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

2024 Council Agendas & Minutes

     February 6, 2024      Agenda  Minutes

2023 Council Agendas & Minutes

2022 Council Agendas & Minutes

 For agendas and minutes prior to 2022 you can click on the link below and go to the Dillon County Council Agendas & Minutes Archive Page.

• Agendas and Minutes Archive

The Dillon County Council has the power to create Boards and Commissions that assist the Council and staff with work important to the citizens of Dillon County.  Dillon County Council appoints members of each Board or Commission. Many Boards, Commissions, or Committees are created so that each of the 7 Council members appoint a member so that each of the 7 Districts of the County are represented.  Each Board, Commission, or Committee has its own mission, rules, and regulations as set and approved by County Council.  

The current Boards & Commission are:

• Dillon County Airport Commission
• Dillon County Library Board of Trustees
• Dillon County Planning Commission
• Dillon County Zoning Board of Appeals
• Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board
• Dillon County Transportation Committee
• Dillon County Conversation District

Interested In Serving On A County Board, Commission or Committee?
Any citizen of Dillon County can request and apply to serve on any of the Boards, Commissions, or Committees.  County Council has final say on those selected for each vacancy, but all applications will be reviewed and considered. If interested in serving on one of the Dillon County Boards, Commissions, or Committees contact your Council member or the Clerk To Council at:

Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

County Council Member Contact Information