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1. Do you really get a tax credit and reduced water rates if you join the City?

 Yes, home- or business owners in West Ashley that qualify to join or annex into the City receive Charleston's property tax credit and a huge reduction on their circulating water system bills. Homes in the St. Andrews PSD (County jurisdiction) do not qualify.

You must join the City to receive the discounts.

2. What does annexation mean?

Annexation means incorporating your property into City limits. It is the process of transferring parcels of land from unincorporated areas of a county into the service area and jurisdiction of a city. Properties brought into the City receive City garbage pickup, emergency services, public services and much more.

3. How does annexation work in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, residents are afforded the opportunity to specifically request as an individual (or group of neighbors) to incorporate their homes into the surrounding City. Many "donut holes" of unincorporated properties exist in James Island, West Ashley, Johns Island, and Cainhoy. The City reaches out to the homeowners of those areas to offer them the advantages of annexation. "Donut holes" are small areas within the City that are touching city limits but are still under the jurisdiction of Charleston County.