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Off-Market Investment Properties in Rock Hill, SC

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Local Facts for Rock Hill Investors

Where things happen for a property in Rock Hill. 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
York County
Deeds and records
The York County Register of Deeds, part of the Clerk of Court's office, records deeds and mortgages. Its online Land Record Search covers deeds and plats from January 1, 1979 and mortgages from July 1, 1982.
Foreclosure sales
South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The York County Master in Equity conducts judicial sales of foreclosed property, generally on the first Monday of each month, with exceptions; sale rosters are posted online about three weeks before the sale.
Property records
York County Assessor GIS Property Search
Local rules for owners
  • Under Rock Hill's Registration of Residential Rental Units Ordinance (2022), every residential rental unit in city limits must be registered, at no fee, even if the owner holds a landlord business license. Rental property that is purchased or transferred must be registered within 60 days, and units may be selected for inspection before a new tenant moves in.
  • Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days, five or fewer bedrooms) are allowed only in listed mixed-use and commercial zoning districts and need a city short-term rental permit. Hosts need a business license as a hotel use, a separate license for a non-host owner, and must pay local accommodations taxes monthly.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Rock Hill properties?

South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The York County Master in Equity conducts judicial sales of foreclosed property, generally on the first Monday of each month, with exceptions; sale rosters are posted online about three weeks before the sale.

Where are deeds recorded for Rock Hill properties?

The York County Register of Deeds, part of the Clerk of Court's office, records deeds and mortgages. Its online Land Record Search covers deeds and plats from January 1, 1979 and mortgages from July 1, 1982.

Does Rock Hill have rules for rental property owners?

Under Rock Hill's Registration of Residential Rental Units Ordinance (2022), every residential rental unit in city limits must be registered, at no fee, even if the owner holds a landlord business license. Rental property that is purchased or transferred must be registered within 60 days, and units may be selected for inspection before a new tenant moves in. Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days, five or fewer bedrooms) are allowed only in listed mixed-use and commercial zoning districts and need a city short-term rental permit. Hosts need a business license as a hotel use, a separate license for a non-host owner, and must pay local accommodations taxes monthly.

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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