Bailey Bill Incentive

In March of 2021, the City of Abbeville adopted a local Bailey Bill Ordinance in conjunction with Abbeville County.  This ordinance allows the City to offer a property tax abatement to encourage the rehabilitation of historic properties. To qualify in the City of Abbeville, a property must be either:

  • Inside the City's Historic District and be at least 50 years old (or)
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The property owner must then submit an application outlining the planned rehabilitation of the property.  Qualifying expenditures must:

If a property owner's application is approved by the Historic Properties Protection Commission (HPPC), then the assessed value of the property is frozen for 10 years at pre rehabilitation levels.

Application Documents and Information:

FAQ Sheet

Project Checklist

Part A, Application Form

Part A, Ammendment Form

Part B, Final Review Form