Housing

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5522: Homeowner Contract Transparency and Fair Dispute Resolution Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HOMEOWNER CONTRACT TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 50, TITLE 27 SO AS TO REQUIRE SELLERS IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADVANCE DISCLOSURE OF HOME PURCHASE DOCUMENTS TO BUYERS BEFORE CLOSING, INCLUDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS AND LEGAL WAIVERS, TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, AND TO IMPOSE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY ON ATTORNEYS WHO CONDUCT CLOSINGS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens homeowner protections by requiring contract transparency and fair dispute resolution, preventing unfair waivers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1102: Designated camp sites for the homeless population

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-10 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINTIONS FOR THE CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MAY DESIGNATE PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR NO LONGER THAN ONE YEAR FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS; BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR AN OWNER OF A BUSINESS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 27-48-20.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill designates property for homeless camping/sleeping, directly addressing homelessness and providing temporary housing solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5390: Affordable Housing Awareness Month

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS "AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARENESS MONTH" AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND PUBLIC LEADERS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE HOUSING STABILITY AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS DISTRICT 49 AND THE STATE.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill declares Affordable Housing Awareness Month to encourage residents and leaders to advance housing stability and strengthen communities, showing supportive intent toward housing policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 983: Evictions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVICTION FILINGS AND RECORDS THAT INCLUDE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF A DEFENDANT ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE PUBLIC INDEX AFTER FIVE YEARS IF NO SUBSEQUENT EVICTIONS OR EJECTMENTS HAVE OCCURRED.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits public access to eviction records containing personal information after five years, protecting individual privacy and reducing potential discrimination in future housing opportunities.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant privacy by removing eviction records after 5 years, reducing stigma and potential barriers to future housing opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 950: Heirs' property

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DETERMINING WHEN AS ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OCCURS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE TRANSFERS MADE TO QUALIFIED FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLEAR THE TITLE OF HEIRS' PROPERTY.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents involuntary sales of heirs' property by allowing family transfers to clear titles, protecting existing housing security for vulnerable families.85% confidence

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5113: Manufactured and modular homes

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-735 SO AS TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM PREVENTING THE CONTINUANCE OF LAWFUL NONCONFORMING USE OF PROPERTY WHEN A PREEXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME IS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SPECIFIC MANUFACTURED HOME, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-43-85, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR MODULAR HOMES AND DISPLAY MODELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDARDS ONLY APPLY TO ON-FRAME MODULAR HOMES AND TO REMOVE A FIVE-YEAR RESTRICTION ON DISPLAY MODELS BEING USED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-35-30, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR JOINT RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS BETWEEN DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits local barriers to replacing manufactured homes, supporting affordable housing access and development90% confidence

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4708: First-time homebuyers credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO ALLOW RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER INCOME TAX CREDIT, AND TO SPECIFY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CREDIT.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing tax burden on eligible individuals per bill's explicit tax relief mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit to first-time homebuyers, reducing entry barriers to homeownership and advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Homeownership

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 766: Waiver of fees for birth certificates and Special ID Cards for homeless and former foster care individuals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-110, RELATING TO FEES CHARGED FOR COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-3350, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND FEES CHARGED, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingWaives ID fees for homeless individuals and former foster youth, removing a key barrier to accessing housing services and stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4970: Renters Fairness Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN TENANTS MUST BE GIVEN THREE MONTHS TO RELOCATE AFTER CERTAIN CONVICTIONS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates three-month relocation period for tenants with certain convictions, strengthening tenant protections per bill's explicit language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4578: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OVER OR THOSE TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SERVICING THE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves homestead exemption for seniors/disabled on school district debt millage, increasing their property tax burden per bill's amendment to Section 12-37-250.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves homestead exemption for school district debt millage, increasing potential school funding revenue by expanding taxable base for education-related debt servicing.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes property tax exemption for school district debt millage, increasing tax burden on seniors/disabled homeowners, reducing affordability support for vulnerable housing occupants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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