How does senior downsizing work on Johns Island in 2026?

Senior downsizing on Johns Island in 2026 works the same way it always has: sell the larger home, buy or rent something smaller, and file for legal-residence status on the new property so the tax bill reflects owner-occupied use rather than a higher default rate. The sequence matters more than the calendar year, since timing the sale and purchase together avoids paying for two homes or renting in between. Brian Beatty sequences these moves for Johns Island seniors so the transition happens in one coordinated step.