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    1350                                                  STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 
                                         DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE                                       PT-401-I 
                                         PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION                                      (Rev. 2/17/23) 
    dor.sc.gov                          APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUALS                                        7092
MyDORWAY is the fastest, easiest way to apply for Property Tax Exemptions. If you apply for a Property Tax Exemption 
on MyDORWAY, you do not need to submit a paper copy of the PT-401-I. Visit MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov to get started.
Section A: Exemption information
1. Exemption year:                                        3. Exemption section (see instructions):
                                                          Applying as a surviving spouse
2. Property type:                                         Real property:                       Personal property:
    Real property (Section C)                             B(1)(A)        B(1)(D)         B(43)       B(3)          B(29)
                                                          B(1)(B)        B(2)(A)                     B(26)         B(37)
    Personal property (Section D)
                                                          B(1)(C)        B(2)(B)                     B(27)

 Section B: General Information
4. Owner information:                                     5. Deceased spouse information (if applicable):

                             Name                                                         Name

    SSN               Date of birth      Phone                      SSN             Date of birth          Date of death

    New address

                         Street address                                  Street address of former marital residence

        City                 State       ZIP                             City                  State               ZIP

Section C: Real Property
6. Exemptions applied for (land only not available for individuals):
        Land and building               Building                    Land and mobile home            Mobile home

7. Property information: (complete all applicable fields)                                      Mobile home tax map number

    Date acquired                       Tax map number              Number of acres                 Mobile home year/make

                      Physical address                                   County                    Mobile home permit number

        City                  State      ZIP                        Deed book/page number      Date mobile home purchased
8. Explain the use of the property, land, and buildings: 
    Example: primary dwelling

9. Do any other individuals, associations, or corporations occupy or use any part of this property?  Yes              No
    If yes, explain the circumstances.

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Section C: Real Property (cont'd)
10. Do you receive any rent for this property?
             Yes      No         If yes, from whom?

11. Do you lease or rent this property?

             Yes      No         If yes, from whom?

Section D: Personal Property

12. Complete the chart below to apply for vehicle exemption:
                                                                                                        County of  
 Vehicle Identification Number         Type        Make     Year               Registered Owner
                                                                                                        Registration

13. List any vehicles to be removed:
                                                                                                        County of  
 Vehicle Identification Number         Type        Make     Year               Registered Owner
                                                                                                        Registration

Section E: Declaration of Owner or Owner's Agent
I understand that a misstatement or concealment of fact in an application is sufficient grounds for the denial of this application for 
exemption.   
Under penalties of perjury, I declare and affirm that I have read and understood this form, and the information I have provided is true, 
correct, and complete.

Signature                                                                  Date

Important Reminders 
 · If you leave the Exemption year requested blank, it will default to the current year. 
 · Claims for exemptions must be received within 2 years from the date taxes were paid.  
 · Real estate taxation is a year in arrears, meaning to be exempt for the current year, you must be the owner of 
  record and your effective date of disability must be on or before December 31 of the previous year.  
 · If you are requesting refunds for 2 years, you must include the paid tax receipts. 
 · You will need to reapply if there is 
          o a change in status, or 
          o a change in ownership of previously exempted property 
 
Send in your application using one of the following ways: 
Mail to: SCDOR, Government Services Division, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0720 
Apply using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY. Visit dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY to get started. 
We also accept applications in person at any of our service centers. Visit dor.sc.gov/contact/in-person for location 
information and hours. 
 
Questions? We're here to help. Email us at Property.Exemptions@dor.sc.gov

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                                            INSTRUCTIONS 
MyDORWAY is the fastest, easiest way to apply for Property Tax Exemptions. If you apply for a Property Tax Exemption 
on MyDORWAY, you do not need to submit a paper copy of the PT-401-I. 
If you've never created a MyDORWAY account, visit dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY-signup. You'll need the following 
information to get started. 
 · Your FEIN, SSN, or South Carolina ID (SID) 
 · One of the following: 
            o Last Payment Amount 
            o Last Refund Amount 
            o Line 1 from the Last Return 
            o Letter ID - Displayed on all SCDOR correspondence 
Once you've created a MyDORWAY account and logged in, click the More tab, then select Request Property 
Exemption, located under the Other section. 
 
EXEMPTION SECTIONS:  
Required documentation is listed for each exemption. 

Real Property (Land and Home) Exemptions for Individuals  
 
B(1)(A) - Dwelling home of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected 
disability  
A veteran who is totally and permanently disabled from a service-connected disability may apply for a Property Tax 
exemption for a dwelling home they own solely, in fee or for life, or jointly with a spouse. VA Rating decision letters do not 
meet requirements of law. Provide copies of the following: 
 · Certificate from VA or Local County Service Officer certifying total and permanent service-connected disability, 
  with the effective date 
 · Recorded deed 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
  office has been granted, either solely to the applicant or jointly with a spouse 
 · Your marriage certificate if the home is jointly titled with a spouse 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for the dwelling home they acquired from the deceased spouse, as long 
as the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the house, and owns the house in fee or for life.  
 
If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from the VA showing that you are the survivor of the veteran 
 · Veteran's death certificate 
 · Recorded deed of distribution, or last will and testament 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
  office has been granted, solely to the applicant 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
B(1)(B) - Dwelling home of a former law enforcement officer, who is permanently and totally disabled as a result 
of a law enforcement service-connected disability in South Carolina  
A former law enforcement officer who is totally and permanently disabled as a result of their law enforcement service-
connected disability may apply for a Property Tax exemption for a dwelling home they own solely, in fee or for life, or 
jointly with a spouse. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from commanding officer certifying that the applicant was totally and permanently disabled in the 
  line of duty in South Carolina, with the effective date 
 · Final order issued by Workers’ Compensation Commission of total and permanent service-connected disability in 
  South Carolina, with the effective date 
 · Recorded deed 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
  office has been granted, either solely to the applicant or jointly with a spouse 
 · Your marriage certificate if the home is jointly titled with a spouse 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for the dwelling home they acquired from the deceased spouse, as long 
as the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the house, and owns the house in fee or for life.

If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from commanding officer certifying that the South Carolina law enforcement officer was killed in 
 the line of duty in South Carolina 
 · Officer's death certificate 
 · Recorded deed of distribution, or last will and testament 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, solely to the applicant 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
B(1)(C)  -  Dwelling  home  of  a  former  firefighter,  including  volunteer  firefighter,  who  is  permanently  and  totally 
disabled as a result of a firefighting service-connected disability in South Carolina  
A former firefighter or volunteer firefighter who is totally and permanently disabled as a result of their firefighting service-
connected disability may apply for a Property Tax exemption for a dwelling home they own in fee or for life, or jointly with 
a spouse. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from the fire department chief certifying the applicant was totally and permanently disabled in the 
 line of duty in South Carolina, with the effective date 
 · Final order issued by Workers’ Compensation Commission of total and permanent service-connected disability in 
 South Carolina, with the effective date  
 · Recorded deed 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, either solely to the applicant or jointly with a spouse 
 · Your marriage certificate if the home is jointly titled with a spouse 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for the dwelling home they acquired from the deceased spouse, as long 
as the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the house, and owns the house in fee or for life. 
 
If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from the fire department chief certifying that the South Carolina firefighter was killed in the line of 
 duty in South Carolina 
 · Firefighter's death certificate  
 · Recorded deed of distribution, or last will and testament 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, solely to the applicant 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
B(1)(d) - For the above B(1)(A), B(1)(B), and B(1)(C) Property held in a Trust  
When a trustee holds the legal title to a dwelling for a beneficiary and the beneficiary qualifies for the exemption and uses 
the dwelling as their primary residence, the dwelling is exempt from property taxation. Provide copies of the following: 
 · The same documentation listed above for B(1)(A), B(1)(B), and B(1)(C)  
 · A copy of the signed trust agreement verifying the applicant is the income beneficiary 
 · Documentation that the beneficiary has been granted the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied 
 dwelling from the county assessor's office 
 
B(2)(a) - Dwelling home of a paraplegic or hemiplegic person  
A paraplegic or hemiplegic person may apply for a Property Tax exemption for a dwelling home and a lot up to one acre 
that they own solely or jointly with a spouse. For purposes of this exemption, "paraplegic" or "hemiplegic" includes a 
person with Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which has caused the same 
ambulatory difficulties as a person with paraparesis or hemiparesis. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Signed physician’s statement on the physician’s letterhead certifying the paraplegic or hemiplegic condition OR 
 certifying that the Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis has caused the same 
 ambulatory difficulties as mentioned above, including the effective date of ambulatory difficulties 
 · Recorded deed 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, either solely to the applicant or jointly with a spouse 
 · Your marriage certificate if the home is jointly titled with a spouse 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for the dwelling home they acquired from the deceased spouse, as long 
as the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the house, and owns the house in fee or for life. 

If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Former applicant's death certificate 
 · Recorded deed of distribution, or last will and testament 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, solely to the applicant 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
B(2)(b) - For the above B(2)(a) Property held in a Trust  
When a trustee holds the legal title to a dwelling for a beneficiary and the beneficiary qualifies for the exemption and uses 
the dwelling as their primary residence, the dwelling is exempt from property taxation. Provide copies of the following: 
 · The same documentation listed above for B(2)(a) 
 · A copy of the signed trust agreement verifying the applicant is the income beneficiary 
 · Documentation that the beneficiary has been granted the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied 
 dwelling from the county assessor's office 
 
B(43) - Dwelling home of a Medal of Honor or Prisoner of War recipient  
A Medal of Honor recipient or Prisoner of War in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict 
may apply for a Property Tax exemption for a dwelling home and a lot up to one acre that they own solely or jointly with a 
spouse. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Certificate from VA or Local County Service Officer certifying you are a recipient of the Medal of Honor or that you 
 were a Prisoner of War 
 · Recorded deed 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, either solely to the applicant or jointly with a spouse 
 · Your marriage certificate if the home is jointly titled with a spouse 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for the dwelling home they acquired from the deceased spouse, as long 
as the spouse remains unmarried, resides in the house, and owns the house in fee or for life.  
 
If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Documentation from the VA showing that you are the survivor 
 · Former POW or Medal of Honor recipient's death certificate 
 · Recorded deed of distribution, or last will and testament 
 · Documentation that the 4% special assessment ratio for an owner-occupied dwelling from the county assessor's 
 office has been granted, solely to the applicant 
 · Title, bond for title, or bill of sale if the property is a mobile home 
 
Personal Property (Vehicle) Exemptions for Individuals 
 
Vehicles must be registered with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) prior to applying for 
exemptions. If the vehicle is registered or purchased out of state, you must pay vehicle taxes up front. If the exemption is 
granted, the applicant may seek reimbursement from the county where the taxes were paid. 
 
If you have previously been approved for an exemption and are adding or removing a vehicle, Veterans Administration 
(VA) documentation is not necessary. 
 
If you are applying for a vehicle exemption, provide copies as defined for your specific exemption. 
 
A marriage certificate must be provided for jointly titled vehicles. Prior to November 2018, this was not a requirement. 
 
B(3) - Vehicle exemption for Disabled Veterans  
A veteran who is totally and permanently disabled from a service-connected disability may apply for a Property Tax 
exemption for two private passenger vehicles they own or lease. To qualify for the exemption, the vehicle must be 
registered solely in the name of the veteran, or jointly with a spouse. VA Rating decision letters do not meet the 
requirements of law. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Certificate from VA or Local County Service Officer certifying total and permanent service-connected disability, 
 with the effective date 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title 
 · Your marriage certificate if the vehicle is jointly titled with a spouse 

Effective for tax year 2015, a surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for one vehicle they own or lease, for their 
lifetime or until their remarriage. Surviving spouses are allowed an exemption for only one vehicle. 
 
If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Veteran's death certificate 
 · Documentation from the VA showing that you are the survivor of the veteran 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title showing that 
 you are the sole owner of the vehicle 
 
B(26) - Vehicle exemption for Medal of Honor recipients  
Medal of Honor recipients may apply for a Property Tax exemption for two private passenger vehicles that they own or 
lease. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Certificate from VA or Local County Service Officer certifying receipt of Medal of Honor 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title 
 · Your marriage certificate if the vehicle is jointly titled with a spouse 
 
If you have previously been approved for this exemption and are adding or removing a vehicle, provide a copy of the 
South Carolina vehicle registration card; or bill of sale; or title. 
 
B(27) - Vehicle exemption for persons required to use wheelchairs  
Persons required to use a wheelchair may apply for a Property Tax exemption for two personal motor vehicles that they 
own or lease, either solely or jointly. Provide copies of the following:  
 · Signed physician’s statement on the physician’s letterhead certifying the required use of a wheelchair on a 
 permanent basis, with effective date of permanent wheelchair use (must be from a South Carolina licensed 
 physician) 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title 
 
B(29) - Vehicle exemption for Prisoner of War  
A Prisoner of War (POW) in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict may apply for a 
Property Tax exemption for two private passenger vehicles (not exceeding three-quarters of a ton) that they own or lease. 
To qualify for the exemption, the vehicle must be registered solely in the name of the veteran, or jointly with a spouse.  
Provide copies of the following:  
 · Certificate from VA or Local County Service Officer certifying you were a Prisoner of War 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title 
 · Your marriage certificate if the vehicle is jointly titled with a spouse 
 
A surviving spouse may apply for this exemption for one vehicle they own or lease, for their lifetime or until their 
remarriage. Surviving spouses are allowed an exemption for only one vehicle.  
 
If you are applying as a surviving spouse, provide copies of the following:  
 · Former POW's death certificate 
 · Documentation from the VA showing that you are the survivor of the qualified former POW 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title showing that 
 you are the sole owner of the vehicle 
 
If you have previously been approved for this exemption and are adding or removing a vehicle, VA documentation is not 
necessary. 
 
B(37)  –  Vehicle  exemption  for  parent  or  legal  guardian  of  a  minor  child  who  is  blind  or  requires  the  use  of  a 
wheelchair  
A  parent  or  legal  guardian  of  a  minor  who  is  blind  or  requires  the  use  of  a  wheelchair  may  apply  for  a  Property  Tax 
exemption for one personal motor vehicle that they own or lease, provided the vehicle is used to transport the minor. 
Provide copies of the following:  
 · Signed physician’s statement on the physician’s letterhead certifying the minor is blind or required to use a 
 wheelchair, with effective date (must be from a South Carolina licensed physician) 
 · The minor's original birth certificate showing parents' names, or court documentation of legal guardianship 
 · South Carolina vehicle registration card; or South Carolina bill of sale; or South Carolina issued title 
 
If you have previously been approved for this exemption and are adding or removing a vehicle, documentation of legal 
guardianship and certification of the minor's disability is not necessary.