Housing

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 6, 2025

H 3911: Capital Use Sales Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects capital projects sales tax revenue to fund workforce housing, a public service, enhancing fiscal use of existing tax proceeds.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly allocates sales tax proceeds to workforce housing, advancing affordable housing funding through dedicated tax revenue for housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Affordable Housing

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 5, 2025

H 3233: Landlord liability

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-435 SO AS TO IMPOSE UPON LANDLORDS A DUTY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SECURITY TO PROTECT TENANTS FROM CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF THIRD PARTIES, TO PROVIDE LANDLORDS WHO ARE NEGLIGENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS DUTY MAY BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES PROXIMATELY CAUSED TO THE TENANT BY SUCH CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES, TO IMPOSE RELATED DUTIES CONCERNING SECURITY MEASURES THAT MUST BE PROVIDED, AND TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords provide security to protect tenants from third-party crimes, imposing liability for negligence - directly strengthens tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3458: Religious Institutions Affordable Housing Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 31-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION MAY BUILD CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MAINTAIN ITS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT STATUS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows religious organizations to build affordable housing while maintaining property tax exemptions, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 19, 2025

S 442: Short Term Rentals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-195 SO AS TO PERMIT A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO ENACT OR ENFORCE AN ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS THE RENTAL OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A SHORT-TERM GUEST AND TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-70, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF A RETAILER AND A SELLER, SO AS TO AMEND THESE DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-15 SO AS TO DEFINE AN ACCOMMODATIONS INTERMEDIARY; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-920, RELATING TO TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRANSIENTS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT THIS TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO FACILITIES CONSISTING OF LESS THAN SIX SLEEPING ROOMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 27-50-250, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TITLE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME REFERENCED FROM NINETY DAYS TO ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows local bans on short-term rentals, preventing conversion of housing to transient use and preserving long-term rental stock for affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 125: Property tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OF A NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION ONLY APPLIES TO THE PERCENTAGE OF PROPERTY THAT EQUALS THE CORPORATION'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill narrows property tax exemption for nonprofits to ownership percentage, increasing state revenue by closing a potential loophole in tax policy.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tax exemptions for nonprofit housing corporations to their ownership percentage, reducing financial support for affordable housing providers by limiting tax benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 12, 2025

H 3215: Local government permit application reviews

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LOCAL PLANNING AND PERMITTING ENTITIES SHALL REVIEW AND RENDER DECISIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS, CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, ZONING VARIANCES AND APPEALS, OR OTHER LICENSES WITHIN FORTY-FIVE CALENDAR DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION OR THE APPLICATION MUST BE DEEMED APPROVED, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAccelerates housing development by mandating 45-day permit review timelines, reducing bureaucratic delays that hinder new construction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 190: Military Base TIF

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT," SO AS TO INCLUDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-210, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME LIMIT OF WHICH AN OBLIGATION MUST BE ISSUED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-10-88, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT FEES, SO AS TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION OF CLOSED OR REALIGNED FEDERAL INSTALLATIONS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes affordable housing projects in redevelopment definitions, enabling TIF funding for such developments under amended sections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 13, 2025

H 4008: Impact fee

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-175 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE A ONE-TIME IMPACT FEE ON PRIVATE DEVELOPERS FOR EACH NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNIT CONSTRUCTED BY THE DEVELOPER WITHIN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS MAY BE USED ONLY TO FUND THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENTRIFICATION TRUST FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DEVELOPERS WHO DEDICATE AT LEAST FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING ARE EXEMPT FROM THE IMPACT FEE; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-250 SO AS TO CREATE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GENTRIFICATION TRUST FUND" TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RELOCATION TO LOW-INCOME AND FIXED-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND GROUPS ADVERSELY IMPACTED AND DISPLACED BY GENTRIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH YEAR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FIVE MILLION DOLLARS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-5060, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS BY MEANS OF THE INCOME TAX RETURN CHECK OFF, SO AS TO ADD THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GENTRIFICATION TRUST FUND."

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates impact fees on developers to fund South Carolina Gentrification Trust Fund, directly advancing fiscal management for housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 15% affordable housing in new developments and funds housing trust (despite confusing 'Gentrification' name).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Income Tax Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 239: Request to Remove Unlawful Resident

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY OWNER MAY REQUEST FOR THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A PERSON UNLAWFULLY OCCUPYING A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING AND TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPLAINT FORM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO UNLAWFULLY DETAINS OR OCCUPIES RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens property rights by enabling immediate removal of unlawful occupants in residential properties, directly addressing a defined aspect of housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2025

H 3737: South Carolina Affordable Housing Tax-Exempt REIT Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX-EXEMPT REIT ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 25 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TAX-EXEMPT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING STATEWIDE.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-exempt REIT structure to incentivize affordable housing development, aligning with fiscal support for public housing programs through targeted tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax-exempt REIT to increase affordable housing supply statewide, directly advancing the topic per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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