South Carolina will begin enforcing updated modular and site-built building codes on January 1, 2027, while a new state law will also remove qualifying eviction records from the public court index after seven years. Members involved in modular construction, manufactured-home communities, or rental properties should review these changes and consider how they may affect operations.
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MHISC would like to make members aware of two important local government updates affecting residential construction and manufactured housing in Horry and Kershaw counties.
Manufactured Housing Installation & Permitting in South Carolina Guidance for Retail Dealers and Local Jurisdictions Bottom Line A licensed manufactured home retail dealer in South Carolina may perform installation of manufactured homes they sell, provided that: – Installation is performed by direct employees of the dealer – Employees are covered under the dealer’s surety bond […]
South Carolina Manufactured Home Registration Guide Ensure your home is properly registered, taxed, and eligible for exemptions Step 1: Register Your Home with the County Tax Assessor and Obtain a Manufactured Home Decal Purpose: Ensures your home is properly recorded for property taxes. What to bring: – Copy of your title (or e-title from your lender […]
South Carolina’s Modular Laws and Regulations There is a different set of laws for the SC modular industry and the manufactured home industry in the state. The two industries are regulated by different divisions of a state agency known as the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, usually referred to as “LLR.” The Manufactured […]
Retail Sales What Can the Retailer Keep? What Can the Retailer Keep? Under SC law, the homebuyer may “rescind” the transaction at any time prior to closing. Two important factors determining what the retailer can keep are: a) whether there was a “valid agreement,” and b) whether there is a provision that spells out the […]
LAWS, FACTS & FORMS Search or browse our members-only library of documents. LAWS, FACTS & FORMS Search or browse our members-only library of documents. Select a category below to filter your results based on topic: How to Contact Local Officials Need to get something done or info from local government? There’s a directory to state’s […]
Dealing With Deed Restrictions and Covenants In addition to zoning, deed restrictions and covenants can be an obstacle to placing a manufactured or modular home. SC law requires that modular homes must be treated the same as site-built homes in terms of government zoning, but specific developments and neighborhoods can legally exclude modular homes and […]
Here is guidance from the SC Dept of Revenue Sales Tax Manual. There is some additional commentary from MHISC in blue. C. Manufactured Homes Calculation of the Tax: The maximum tax on the sale of a manufactured home, as defined in South Carolina Code §40-29-20, is calculated as follows: (1) subtract trade-in allowance from the sales price; […]
Modular Regulatory Changes: 2024 Legislative Session Below is a list of changes made to the SC Building Code Council’s regulations by the SC General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session. Sections related to modular homes are written in red. Items that are underlined have been added and items that have been struckthrough have been removed. […]