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FREQUENTLY USED PHONE NUMBERS

Aiken County Health Department – 642-1687
Aiken County Offices – 642-2012
Aiken Post Office – 649-9211
Aiken County Public Library – 642-2020
Aiken Regional Medical Center – 641-5000
Aiken Technical College – 593-9231
City Tours – 642-7631
City of Aiken Offices (Finance) – 642-7600
Clemson University Extension Service – 649-6671
Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – 641-7670
Poison Control – 648-7000
South Carolina Employment Security Commission – 641-7640
University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) – 648-6851

Call one of the following area numbers to determine school locations:

Aiken County District Office – (803) 641-2428
Area 1 (Aiken) – (803) 641-2720
Area 2 (North Augusta) – (803) 442-6250
Area 3 (Midland Valley) – (803) 593-7200
Area 4 (Ridge Spring-Monetta and Wagener-Salley) – (803) 564-1078
Area 5 (Jackson, Beech Island, and New Ellenton) – (803) 652-8250

TAXES

Property Tax – (803) 642-1511
Real property assessments are determined by use of the property. Appraised or use value is multiplied by the percentage to determine the assessed value. Next, the assessed value is multiplied by the current year millage to determine the tax dollar. For example, in 2003, a $60,000 home (owner-occupied) would be assessed $2,400 for tax purposes, $2,400 x 214.1= $513.84. If located within city limits calculation of city tax is the same as the county except millage rates are different for various cities.
4% personal residence, owner occupied, legal resident (up to 5 acres)
4% agricultural private use value
6% rental, commercial, etc…
6% agriculture corporate use value

Tax Credits
State Property Tax Relief Fund – Applies to personal, owner-occupied legal resident 4% property. This exempts up to $100,000 appraised value from county school operations tax. The current school operation millage for tax relief is 81.8 from the 1995 tax base. The school operation millage for tax relief is subject to change.
Homestead Exemption – For county and city tax, the State exempts the first $50,000 of the fair market value of the dwelling place of qualified persons. An applicant must be 65 year of age or DECLARED totally and permanently disabled by a state or federal agency on or before December 31, preceding the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. Also requires one complete year residency in the state on or before December 31, preceding the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. Application should be made on or before July 15 of the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. For more information contact the Auditor’s Office.
Personal Property Tax – Includes vehicles, campers, motorcycles, watercraft and motors, aircraft and business personal property. These taxes are assessed by the Aiken County Auditor’s Office.
Senior Exemption – Senior citizens do not have to pay 1% of the state’s 5% sales tax on items including food and services, telephone, and electricity. Those older than 85 also do not have to pay 1% of the state’s 7% accommodations tax on hotel rooms, room services, and admissions to amusement and other parks.

TAXES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 15TH - A penalty is charged after January 15, after February 1st and after March 16th. The taxes become delinquent March 17th. The Tax collector will then apply additional costs for collection of taxes. This includes real estate, watercraft and motors, aircraft and business personal property. (Excludes vehicle, camper, motor home and motorcycle tax.)

ELECTRIC AND GAS SERVICES

Aiken Electric Cooperative – (803) 649-6245 or (800) 922-1262
For beginning service, a deposit will be required unless a letter of credit is accepted from another utility reflecting the last 12 months or a satisfactory credit check is done. Deposits are returned upon request after one year of service with no late payments. A $10 membership fee is required on both rental and purchased property. Membership fees are non-refundable until you no longer receive electric service from the Cooperative. Required identification is a Social Security number and a driver’s license or picture identification. Arrangements for service may be made in person, by facsimile, letter, e-mail, or by calling the office. Information can be found on our web site at www.aikenco-op.org.

South Carolina Electric and Gas Company – (800) 251-7234
For beginning service, either a $150 deposit or an acceptable letter of credit is required. An acceptable letter of credit shows no late payments for the last 12 months of service with a previous utility company. If a deposit is required, the deposit plus interest will be credited to a customer’s account after paying their bill on time consecutively for 12 months. Applications can be made by telephone. A Social Security number and a valid driver’s license are required identification when applying for service. If gas is to be turned on, a responsible person must be at home; if the electric service is required when no one is at home, the main circuit breaker must be off. For additional programs and services visit our web site at www.scana.com.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

BellSouth – (866) 620-6000
Birch Telecom – (706) 650-5390
ITC Deltacom – (706) 434-6302

CABLE PROVIDERS

G Force Cable – (803) 648-8361

INTERNET PROVIDERS

Aiken Electric.net – (800) 608-3473 or www.aikenelectric.net
AT&T - (888) 757-6500 or www.att.com
Atlantic Broadband – (888) 301-8649 or www.gforcecable.com

WATER SERVICE

City of Aiken - (803) 642-7603
Turn on Fee: $25 in the city - $30 out of the city (non refundable). Identification Needed: Social Security and phone numbers. Payment is due by the 20th of each month.

VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS

Voter Registration Office - (803) 642-2030
To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day to register and show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. You must register 30 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote.

AUTOMOBILE/DRIVER REGISTRATION

South Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – (800) 442-1368

Driver’s License: Newcomers have 90 days after establishing residency to apply for a driver’s license. With a valid-out-of-state driver’s license, only an eye exam or statement of visual acuity from an eye specialist is required. A license costs $12.50 and is good for five years. Military personal may operate on a valid driver’s license from their home state.

Tags/Registration: Newcomers have 45 days after establishing residency to purchase South Carolina tags. To purchase tags, you will need to fill out Form 400, available from any Division of Motor Vehicles office. Before getting your tag, you will need to pay the property tax on the vehicle at your local tax office.

Driver’s License and Tag Offices
1755 Richland Ave. Aiken - 641-7752
1913 Ascauga Lake Rd., North Augusta - 279-6659


	FREQUENTLY USED PHONE NUMBERS Aiken County Health Department – 642-1687 Aiken County Offices – 642-2012 Aiken Post Office – 649-9211 Aiken County Public Library – 642-2020 Aiken Regional Medical Center – 641-5000 Aiken Technical College – 593-9231 City Tours – 642-7631 City of Aiken Offices (Finance) – 642-7600 Clemson University Extension Service – 649-6671 Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – 641-7670 Poison Control – 648-7000 South Carolina Employment Security Commission – 641-7640 University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) – 648-6851 Call one of the following area numbers to determine school locations: Aiken County District Office – (803) 641-2428 Area 1 (Aiken) – (803) 641-2720 Area 2 (North Augusta) – (803) 442-6250 Area 3 (Midland Valley) – (803) 593-7200 Area 4 (Ridge Spring-Monetta and Wagener-Salley) – (803) 564-1078 Area 5 (Jackson, Beech Island, and New Ellenton) – (803) 652-8250 TAXES Property Tax – (803) 642-1511 Real property assessments are determined by use of the property. Appraised or use value is multiplied by the percentage to determine the assessed value. Next, the assessed value is multiplied by the current year millage to determine the tax dollar. For example, in 2003, a $60,000 home (owner-occupied) would be assessed $2,400 for tax purposes, $2,400 x 214.1= $513.84. If located within city limits calculation of city tax is the same as the county except millage rates are different for various cities. 4% personal residence, owner occupied, legal resident (up to 5 acres) 4% agricultural private use value 6% rental, commercial, etc… 6% agriculture corporate use value Tax Credits State Property Tax Relief Fund – Applies to personal, owner-occupied legal resident 4% property. This exempts up to $100,000 appraised value from county school operations tax. The current school operation millage for tax relief is 81.8 from the 1995 tax base. The school operation millage for tax relief is subject to change. Homestead Exemption – For county and city tax, the State exempts the first $50,000 of the fair market value of the dwelling place of qualified persons. An applicant must be 65 year of age or DECLARED totally and permanently disabled by a state or federal agency on or before December 31, preceding the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. Also requires one complete year residency in the state on or before December 31, preceding the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. Application should be made on or before July 15 of the tax year in which the exemption is claimed. For more information contact the Auditor’s Office. Personal Property Tax – Includes vehicles, campers, motorcycles, watercraft and motors, aircraft and business personal property. These taxes are assessed by the Aiken County Auditor’s Office. Senior Exemption – Senior citizens do not have to pay 1% of the state’s 5% sales tax on items including food and services, telephone, and electricity. Those older than 85 also do not have to pay 1% of the state’s 7% accommodations tax on hotel rooms, room services, and admissions to amusement and other parks. TAXES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 15TH - A penalty is charged after January 15, after February 1st and after March 16th. The taxes become delinquent March 17th. The Tax collector will then apply additional costs for collection of taxes. This includes real estate, watercraft and motors, aircraft and business personal property. (Excludes vehicle, camper, motor home and motorcycle tax.) ELECTRIC AND GAS SERVICES Aiken Electric Cooperative – (803) 649-6245 or (800) 922-1262 For beginning service, a deposit will be required unless a letter of credit is accepted from another utility reflecting the last 12 months or a satisfactory credit check is done. Deposits are returned upon request after one year of service with no late payments. A $10 membership fee is required on both rental and purchased property. Membership fees are non-refundable until you no longer receive electric service from the Cooperative. Required identification is a Social Security number and a driver’s license or picture identification. Arrangements for service may be made in person, by facsimile, letter, e-mail, or by calling the office. Information can be found on our web site at www.aikenco-op.org. South Carolina Electric and Gas Company – (800) 251-7234 For beginning service, either a $150 deposit or an acceptable letter of credit is required. An acceptable letter of credit shows no late payments for the last 12 months of service with a previous utility company. If a deposit is required, the deposit plus interest will be credited to a customer’s account after paying their bill on time consecutively for 12 months. Applications can be made by telephone. A Social Security number and a valid driver’s license are required identification when applying for service. If gas is to be turned on, a responsible person must be at home; if the electric service is required when no one is at home, the main circuit breaker must be off. For additional programs and services visit our web site at www.scana.com. TELEPHONE SERVICE BellSouth – (866) 620-6000 Birch Telecom – (706) 650-5390 ITC Deltacom – (706) 434-6302 CABLE PROVIDERS G Force Cable – (803) 648-8361 INTERNET PROVIDERS Aiken Electric.net – (800) 608-3473 or www.aikenelectric.net AT&T - (888) 757-6500 or www.att.com Atlantic Broadband – (888) 301-8649 or www.gforcecable.com WATER SERVICE City of Aiken - (803) 642-7603 Turn on Fee: $25 in the city - $30 out of the city (non refundable). Identification Needed: Social Security and phone numbers. Payment is due by the 20th of each month. VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS Voter Registration Office - (803) 642-2030 To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day to register and show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. You must register 30 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote. AUTOMOBILE/DRIVER REGISTRATION South Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – (800) 442-1368 Driver’s License: Newcomers have 90 days after establishing residency to apply for a driver’s license. With a valid-out-of-state driver’s license, only an eye exam or statement of visual acuity from an eye specialist is required. A license costs $12.50 and is good for five years. Military personal may operate on a valid driver’s license from their home state. Tags/Registration: Newcomers have 45 days after establishing residency to purchase South Carolina tags. To purchase tags, you will need to fill out Form 400, available from any Division of Motor Vehicles office. Before getting your tag, you will need to pay the property tax on the vehicle at your local tax office. Driver’s License and Tag Offices 1755 Richland Ave. Aiken - 641-7752 1913 Ascauga Lake Rd., North Augusta - 279-6659