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Marion County Council approves historic‑property tax assessment program, solar rules and up to $770,000 in bonds; makes appointments
Summary
On third reading the council adopted ordinance 2026‑02 (Bailey‑bill special assessments for rehabilitated historic properties), ordinance 2026‑06 (standards for renewable energy systems), and ordinance 2026‑08 (authorize sale of general obligation bonds not to exceed $770,000); the council also completed first reading of the FY 2026–27 budget and approved local appointments.
The Marion County Council approved three ordinances on third reading and handled several administrative actions during its regular meeting.
On third reading the council adopted ordinance 2026‑02, which authorizes a program under the South Carolina Bailey bill to permit special property tax assessments for qualifying rehabilitated historic properties. County counsel told the council that passage "just puts this process making it available" and does not confer benefits on any specific project; the council will need to empanel a committee to review future…
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