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Special Tax District Information
What is a "Special Purpose Fire Tax District"?
Code of Laws §6-11-1610 defines a special purpose district as a district created by an Act of the General Assembly or pursuant to general law and which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewerage treatment, water or natural gas distribution or recreation.
What are the benefits of being a special tax district?
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Faster response times.
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Paid employees at the station who are able to offer additional programs for the community. Having paid firefighters and support staff also attracts more applicants, encouraging departmental growth.
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Paid Fire Chief, Firefighters, EMTs, and Administrative Staff who can help keep the station doors open 24/7.
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Secured funding for CSFD district. For example, due to the county funds being spread so thin, the department has been denied funding for wrecked vehicles.
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Potential for insurance savings due to a lower ISO rating.
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With a tax district everyone pays their fair share. Currently we get very little support from commercial enterprise and apartment complexes. This method assures that all the current and new growth will contribute equally to sustaining the fire department.
Public Meetings
2025 Fire Commission
Meeting Schedule
Location: Main Station Training Room
Time: 6pm
February 13, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
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Special Tax District Passed
November 15, 2025 the referedum stated below was voted on by the citizens of Corinth-Shiloh in Oconee County. The referendum passes with 60.20 percent "yes" and 39.80 percent "no." This achievement marks a significant milestone in supporting our community's safety and emergency services. Results of the election can be found online by CLICKING HERE.
Referendum: Do you favor (1) the creation of a special tax district, to be called the Corinth-Shiloh Special Purpose Tax District for Fire Protection ("District"), under the provisions of S.C. Code § 4-9-30(5)(a)(i), for the purpose of providing fire protection and related services, and (2) the creation of a governing body for the District, to be called the Corinth-Shiloh Special Purpose Tax District Commission, which will be comprised of five (5) commissioners? The proposed District shall have such boundaries as are described on Exhibit A, attached hereto. The proposed District shall be funded by a maximum tax levy of twenty-five (25) mills on all property located within the boundaries of the proposed District in order to provide sufficient annual revenue to fulfill the purpose for which the District is to be created.
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