Property Ownership
In South Carolina, 'special assessments' differ from 'regular property taxes' in that:
ASpecial assessments are federal; regular taxes are state
BSpecial assessments fund specific local improvements benefiting particular properties✓ Correct
CSpecial assessments are voluntary; regular taxes are mandatory
DSpecial assessments are paid annually; regular taxes monthly
Explanation
Special assessments are levied on specific properties that directly benefit from a public improvement (e.g., new sewer line, street paving). Regular property taxes fund general government services.
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