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 if financed).
    • -Note: E-titles are usually available 6 weeks after closing.
  • – Brokered Closing Statement and/or Bill of Sale (should be included in your closing packet).
  • – Valid Driver’s License.
  • – $30 cash for the decal fee.

Tip: Completing Step 2 (DMV address update) before registration can help streamline this process.

Step 2: Update Your Address with the South Carolina DMV

  • – Complete prior to registering your home with the Tax Assessor.
  • – Website: scdmvonline.com

Step 3: Apply for the 4% Legal Residence Exemption

Purpose: Lowers your primary home tax rate from 6% to 4%. Only for primary residences.

Required documents:

  • – Scanned driver’s license
  • – Scanned copies of current vehicle registrations
  • – Scanned copy of a current utility bill (showing your name, mailing address, and service location)
  • – Your home decal number (from Step 1)
  • – Tax map number for your home address (usually completed by the Assessor’s office)
  • – If divorced: copy of your divorce decree

Step 4: Apply for the Homestead Exemption (if eligible)

Purpose: Further property tax relief for qualifying residents.

Eligibility:

  • – Residents who have lived in SC for 12 months
  • – Residents 65+
  • – Residents with qualifying disabilities

Note: Cannot apply unless the 4% Legal Residence Exemption is approved first.

Required documents for age-based application:

  • – Driver’s License
  • – Medicare Card

Important Notes for Homeowners

  • – Reapplication is generally not required each year unless:
    • -There is a change of ownership
    • -A surviving spouse remarries
  • – Always keep copies of all documents submitted.

MHISC Guidance for Dealers & Homebuyers

  • – Dealers are encouraged to include these instructions in closing packets to ensure buyers know       what documentation to bring to the county.
  • – Following these steps helps ensure smooth registration, occupancy, and tax compliance.

Important:
The information presented here has been organized as an informational guide based on applicable South Carolina procedures. It is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. Individuals and businesses should consult qualified legal counsel, tax professionals, or their local county offices for guidance regarding their specific situation.