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On April 14, 2020 in County News
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 in our area, the deadline for business personal property taxes has been extended to June 1, 2020. At the request of Horry County Government, the South Carolina Department of Revenue granted this extension for taxpayers filing a tax year 2020 business personal property return with Horry County.
Property subject to business personal property taxes include the furniture, fixtures, and equipment owned and used in business and accommodation type properties not primary residence.
Property owners who have questions about filing business personal property taxes and the e-file e-form PR-26 can call the Horry County Auditor’s Office Business Personal Property Division at (843) 915-5054.
E-filing form PR-26 is available here.
On April 9, 2020 in Weekly Update
All meetings below will take place virtually and will be broadcast on the Horry County Government website as well as the Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Click to watch the video remotely.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, April 13, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda or here for the packet.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment via telephone on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing by noon on Monday, April 13, 2020. You can sign up by calling Nancy Tindall in the Planning & Zoning Office at (843) 915-7893 or by emailing tindalln@horrycounty.org. You can also provide written comments to be provided to each member of the Planning Commission at the same email, tindalln@horrycounty.org.
Accommodations Tax Committee
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9 a.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda.
Council Spring Budget Retreat
Friday, April 17, 2020 9 a.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda. The agenda packet will be made available next week.
Horry County Government COVID 19 Reminder
Horry County Government offices remain closed to the public for the week of April 13, 2020. This excludes all airports. Limited court functions will continue. In addition, all state offices in County facilities will remain open, as directed by the Governor.
All County offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, April 10, 2020.
We strongly urge the public to handle business online where possible. We understand that there are crucial transactions that must take place and are not available online. The public is asked to call those departments directly for information and coordination.
Court for Horry County Magistrate Court and Circuit Court is canceled the week of April 13. Jurors should not report to the courthouse next week.
The Horry County Emergency phone bank will close at 5:00 p.m. today and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020.
On April 7, 2020 in County News
Conway, South Carolina (April 7, 2020)—Horry County will conduct ground mosquito spraying, weather permitting, starting April 8, 2020, for approximately four to five hours after dark Monday through Thursday.
The chemicals used for mosquito control spraying are approved by the EPA and pose minimal risk to humans or animals. Individuals with asthma or other respiratory illness may wish to stay indoors and close windows and doors during spraying. In addition, homegrown fruits and vegetables should be washed, scrubbed, and/or peeled before eating.
To help keep our honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to report their hives using our online form or by calling the Road & Drainage Hotline at (843) 381-8000.
On April 3, 2020 in Emergencies, Road Construction & Closures, Weekly Update
Upcoming Meetings
All meetings for April 6-10, 2020, have either been canceled or postponed.
Horry County Government offices remain closed to the public for the week of April 6, 2020. This excludes all airports. Limited court functions will continue. In addition, all state offices in County facilities will remain open, as directed by the Governor.
Court for Horry County Magistrate Court and Circuit Court is canceled the week of April 6. Jurors should not report to the courthouse next week.
The Horry County Emergency phone bank will close at 5:00 p.m. today and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020.
Road Construction Update
Grier Dock Road, in the Galivants Ferry section of Horry County, will be closed for approximately 90-days, weather permitting, beginning April 8, 2020, for the bridge to be replaced.
Additionally, John Cannon Road, in the Aynor section of Horry County, will also be closed for approximately 90-days, weather permitting, starting April 2, 2020, for the bridge to be replaced.
On April 3, 2020 in County News
Conway, South Carolina (April 4, 2020)—Due to current weather conditions, Horry County Government has initiated an outdoor burning ban effective immediately for the unincorporated areas of Horry County. This ban will remain in place until further notice. The ban has been placed due to the extreme fire danger as a result of the low relative humidity and windy conditions. Any and all outdoor burning, included permitted burns, are strictly prohibited during the ban, and those involved in any open burning would be in violation of the law.
For more information on the status of the burning ban, visit horrycounty.org.
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