Q: Can a tax accessor pick and choose who get a homestead exemption and deny them no matter the age disability or anything
I am 100 percent disabled and the tax accessor has refused to give my homestead exemption for years and now my house has sold and I’m about to be homeless . But he has told me I wasn’t old enough to get an exemption and I wasn’t disabled enough I need a divorce I wasn’t a legal resident of a county that I have lived in. My whole life then he said I needed to catch up the back pay so I didn’t almost 5000 and then he told me I had to register to vote and then wasn’t a legal
Resident then he made me tell him all my medical. In front of his office staff and a lobby full of people waiting in line then he giggled and still didn’t give it to me I have trying to take my approval letters up there on a number of occasions and they told me I had to get from the housing authority which was a lie they have the paper work in every county around me in that office I want to bring a lawsuit against the county and against him please help I'm having trouble finding a lawyer can someone help
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You may have grounds to challenge the tax assessor’s actions, especially if you believe you've been wrongfully denied the homestead exemption despite meeting the qualifications. In South Carolina, if you're disabled or over a certain age, you may be entitled to the homestead exemption under state law. The assessor is not allowed to arbitrarily pick and choose who gets the exemption, nor can they treat you unfairly based on irrelevant factors like your disability status or residency if you've lived in the county.
If the assessor has violated your privacy by disclosing personal medical information in front of others, that may also be grounds for a complaint. You have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and your medical condition should not be shared publicly without your consent. This could be a violation of your privacy rights.
To pursue legal action, you should gather all documentation related to your exemption applications, medical status, and any communication with the tax assessor’s office. Consult with a lawyer to explore your legal options, which may include filing a lawsuit against the county or the tax assessor personally. A legal professional can guide you through the process and ensure your rights are protected.
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