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Off-Market Investment Properties in Hilton Head Island, SC

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Local Facts for Hilton Head Island Investors

Where things happen for a property in Hilton Head Island. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Beaufort County
Deeds and records
The Beaufort County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages and plats. Official records can be searched online at beaufort.sc.publicsearch.us.
Foreclosure sales
South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The Beaufort County Master in Equity orders and conducts foreclosure sales; each decree sets the sale time and place, and notices run for three consecutive weeks in the Beaufort Gazette or the Island Packet. The winning bidder deposits 5% in certified funds by 3:00 p.m. on the sale day and has 30 days to pay the balance.
Local rules for owners
  • The Town of Hilton Head Island's Short-Term Rental Ordinance covers privately owned residential property rented for less than 30 days. Owners must obtain a Town Short-Term Rental Permit, a Town business license, and pay accommodations taxes when due.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Hilton Head Island properties?

South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The Beaufort County Master in Equity orders and conducts foreclosure sales; each decree sets the sale time and place, and notices run for three consecutive weeks in the Beaufort Gazette or the Island Packet. The winning bidder deposits 5% in certified funds by 3:00 p.m. on the sale day and has 30 days to pay the balance.

Where are deeds recorded for Hilton Head Island properties?

The Beaufort County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages and plats. Official records can be searched online at beaufort.sc.publicsearch.us.

Does Hilton Head Island have rules for rental property owners?

The Town of Hilton Head Island's Short-Term Rental Ordinance covers privately owned residential property rented for less than 30 days. Owners must obtain a Town Short-Term Rental Permit, a Town business license, and pay accommodations taxes when due.

South Carolina Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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