Weekly Update Jan. 16 - 20, 2023
All Horry County Government offices, except Public Safety operations, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Normal operations and office hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
Stay safe and we will see you again soon.
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Upcoming Meetings
Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Board of Construction Adjustments & Appeals
Click here for the agenda.
(Note: The Board of Fee Appeals and Ride IV Advisory Committee meetings previously scheduled for the week have been canceled. Stay tuned for further details in the coming weeks.)
The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14
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Real Property Tax Deadline - Jan. 15, 2023
Real Property tax payments are due by January 15th.
Tax notices were mailed on Oct. 1, 2022, for Real Property taxes, as well as certain taxes for mobile homes, watercraft, outboard motors, documented vessels, aircraft, furniture-fixture-appliance-equipment (FFAE), S.C. Department of Revenue and campers.
Tax payments can be made in-person at any Treasurer's Office location, by mail, or via a phone call. Payments can also be processed online by clicking "Tax Payments & Receipts" on the Online Services page of the Horry County website.
For more information about taxpayer services and payment options, visit the Real Property Tax webpage.
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Hurricane Ian Update - SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Available
For business owners in Horry County who suffered damage from Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Disaster Assistance Loans to those in need.
There are three ways to apply.
First, you can visit the SBA Disaster Assistance Loans website.
Second, you can visit a Business Recovery Center in person. A center is located at the Litchfield Exchange (14363 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585) in Georgetown County.
Third, you can apply by mail. Simply call 800-659-2955 to request a paper application to be sent to you.
If you have questions, please call SBA at the same number listed above.
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Applications Now Open for Non-Profit Grants
Horry County is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for eligible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) projects for the 2023 funding cycle. A total of approximately $150,000 in CDBG and $175,000 in ESG funding will be made available for eligible projects.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to improve local communities by providing decent housing, improved infrastructure, public facilities and services, and improved economic opportunities. Applications for public service projects must primarily serve low to moderate-income persons. Questions may be directed to Griffin.Jennifer@horrycountysc.gov.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds are provided by HUD to assist projects that benefit homeless persons and individuals at risk of homelessness. Qualifying non-profit organizations may apply for funding for eligible projects through ESG. Questions may be directed to: Wiestner.Carol@horrycountysc.gov
A virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. A link to the session will be posted prior to the workshop at: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/community-development/public-notices/
Applications are due on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. and are available for download on the Horry County Community Development website at: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/community-development/public-notices/
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New School Speed Zone on Carolina Forest Boulevard
School bells are ringing and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is singing, “Slow down!”
Please take notice of the newly established 35mph school zone area nearby.
The new speed zone will be in effect at the following times:
- 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- whenever bus lights are flashing
Thank you for doing your part to keep students and educators safe in our community!
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Road Closures & Construction Updates
Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.
We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.
For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard.
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Upcoming Road Closure: Postal Way
Weather permitting, starting on Monday, January 16, 2023, through Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the section of Postal Way from Muscadine Road to Babaco Court will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The closure will allow crews to install new drainage culverts along the roadway.
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