South Carolina · 2026 Season
South Carolina Tax Sale Calendar 2026
Every county in South Carolina holds an annual delinquent tax sale, and no one publishes the whole state in one place. So we did. Here are the delinquent tax sale dates, times, locations, and registration rules for all 46 counties, with a link to each county's official page. We are honest about what is confirmed and what still needs to be verified.
Last verified 2026-07-09. 10 confirmed, 22 expected from a known pattern, 14 still to confirm.
2026 delinquent tax sale dates by county
October 2026
Oct 5Beaufort County
Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, BlufftonExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of October
- Time
- 10:00 AM (registered bidder check-in 8:00 to 9:30 AM)
- Location
- Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, BlufftonDirections
- Office
- Treasurer's Office
- Registration
- Pre-registration required (online or in person); 50 dollar non-refundable bidder fee. Registration opens the first Tuesday of September and closes at noon the Friday before the sale.
In-person open-outcry auction; proceedings are broadcast on YouTube but bidding is in person. First-Monday-of-October pattern is well established; 2026 date not yet posted.
Oct 5Florence County
Parking garage of the Florence County Complex, 180 N Irby St, FlorenceConfirmed
- Pattern
- First Monday of October, continuing to following days if needed
- Location
- Parking garage of the Florence County Complex, 180 N Irby St, FlorenceDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- All bidders must pre-register; 10 dollar per-bidder fee. Pre-registration forms due by Friday, October 2, 2026.
Confirmed for Monday, October 5, 2026, continuing Tuesday, October 6 and following days as needed. Property lists posted in September 2026. Delinquent Tax Office (843) 665-3095.
Oct 5Greenwood County
Greenwood County Courthouse, 528 Monument St, GreenwoodExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of October
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Location
- Greenwood County Courthouse, 528 Monument St, GreenwoodDirections
- Office
- Tax Collector (Room 101, Courthouse)
- Registration
- Pre-register at the Tax Office (Room 101, Courthouse) with photo ID; the 2025 deadline was 5:30 PM the preceding Friday.
The 2025 sale was Monday, October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Courthouse (first Monday of October). 2026 date derived from that pattern. Tax Office (864) 942-3142.
Oct 5McCormick County
In person (historically the county courthouse venue)Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of October
- Location
- In person (historically the county courthouse venue)
- Office
- Treasurer / Tax Collector
- Registration
- Registration details not published online.
The Treasurer page states the tax sale is held on the first Monday of October each year. The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Properties advertised in The McCormick Messenger for three weeks prior. Contact (864) 852-2332.
Oct 13Pickens County
Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main Street, LibertyConfirmed
- Pattern
- October, on a weekday
- Time
- 10:00 AM (doors open 9:00 AM)
- Location
- Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main Street, LibertyDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Submit an original, signed Bidder Registration Form to the Delinquent Tax Office by 5:00 PM the Monday before the sale. No registration on the day of the sale.
The Delinquent Tax page states the next tax sale is Tuesday, October 13, 2026, doors 9:00 AM, sale at 10:00 AM, at the Pickens County PAC in Liberty. One-year redemption period. Contact (864) 898-5890.
Oct 19Anderson County
Civic Center of Anderson, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, AndersonConfirmed
- Pattern
- Third Monday of October
- Time
- 10:00 AM (typical; confirm)
- Location
- Civic Center of Anderson, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, AndersonDirections
- Office
- County Treasurer's Office
- Registration
- Online bidder registration. Property listings, maps, and registration open September 30, 2026 via PostingPro (anderson.postingpro.net).
2026 sale confirmed for Monday, October 19, 2026. Start time not yet posted (prior years typically 10:00 AM). Treasurer Jason Phillips, (864) 260-4033.
Oct 19Dorchester County
Lovely Hill Convention Center, 5905 W Jim Bilton Blvd, St. GeorgeConfirmed
- Pattern
- Third Monday of October
- Location
- Lovely Hill Convention Center, 5905 W Jim Bilton Blvd, St. GeorgeDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- In-person sale. Payment at the sale must be cash, U.S. Postal money order, or cashier's check (no personal checks, no debit or credit).
Confirmed for Monday, October 19, 2026. An 80 dollar advertising cost is added to unpaid real-property bills after 5:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Oct 19Greenville County
Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, GreenvilleConfirmed
- Pattern
- Mid-to-late October, multi-day
- Location
- Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, GreenvilleDirections
- Office
- Greenville County Tax Collector
- Registration
- Bidder registration required (app.greenvillecounty.org). Winning bidder pays in legal tender before the sale closes; 500 dollar per-property liability for non-payment.
Confirmed for October 19 to 20, 2026 at the Greenville Convention Center. Large multi-day public auction. Properties advertised once a week for three consecutive weeks before the sale.
November 2026
Nov 2Abbeville County
Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November (usually)
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Properties are advertised in The Press and Banner for three consecutive weeks before the sale.
The county page states the sale is usually held on the first Monday in November but has not posted a specific 2026 date. Redemption interest runs 3, 6, 9, and 12 percent by quarter.
Nov 2Cherokee County
Cherokee County Administrative Building, 110 Railroad Avenue, GaffneyExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Cherokee County Administrative Building, 110 Railroad Avenue, GaffneyDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Bidders must pre-register via cherokeecountysc.gov; a valid driver's license is required. Bidder placard must be obtained before the 10:00 AM start.
2026 date not yet published. The prior sale was Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Administrative Building (first Monday of November).
Nov 2Fairfield County
To be determined (per county schedule)Confirmed
- Pattern
- Early November (set each year in the Schedule of Events)
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- To be determined (per county schedule)
- Office
- Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Bidders register at the Tax Collector's office October 19 to 28, 2026; 20 dollar fee. Registration closes when room capacity is reached. No delinquent tax payments accepted the day of the sale.
Confirmed from the county Schedule of Events: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM, venue to be determined. To avoid posting, delinquent payment is due by August 31, 2026.
Nov 2Georgetown County
Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November (recent years)
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Department
- Registration
- Pre-registration during a set window (in 2025 the window opened October 16 and closed October 31). Tax sale list published in the Coastal Observer and online.
2026 date not yet published; the 2025 sale was held November 3, 2025. Georgetown publishes results and policies. Delinquent Tax Department (843) 545-3063.
Nov 2Jasper County
Jasper County government venue, Ridgeland (the 2025 sale was at the Jasper County Farmers Market, 9935 S Jacob Blvd)Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November
- Location
- Jasper County government venue, Ridgeland (the 2025 sale was at the Jasper County Farmers Market, 9935 S Jacob Blvd)Directions
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collection
- Registration
- Time and registration details appear in the annual newspaper advertisement.
The county page confirms the first-Monday-of-November pattern per S.C. Code 12-51-40. The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Venue has varied between the government building and the Farmers Market.
Nov 2Lee County
Main Courtroom, second floor of the Lee County Courthouse, 123 S Main St, BishopvilleExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November (normally)
- Location
- Main Courtroom, second floor of the Lee County Courthouse, 123 S Main St, BishopvilleDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Bidders register in the name in which the Tax Deed or Bill of Sale is to be prepared, by the deadline set before the sale (no day-of registration).
The county page states the sale is normally held on the first Monday of November in the Main Courtroom, and notes the date is subject to change. Confirm via the Lee County Observer or the county website. Contact (803) 483-3149.
Nov 2Lexington County
Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road, LexingtonConfirmed
- Pattern
- Early November
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road, LexingtonDirections
- Office
- Treasurer's Office, Delinquent Tax Department
- Registration
- Online bidder registration only; the link is posted once registration opens.
Confirmed for November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Barr Road Sports Complex. Day-of delinquent payments taken only until 10:00 AM. Properties advertised October 15, 22, and 29, 2026.
Nov 2Marion County
Marion County Administration Building, 2523 E Highway 76, Marion (registration in Room 105, Tax Collector's Office)Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November
- Location
- Marion County Administration Building, 2523 E Highway 76, Marion (registration in Room 105, Tax Collector's Office)Directions
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- In-person registration at the Tax Collector's Office, Room 105; 5 dollar fee (per the 2025 cycle).
The county page states the sale is held on the first Monday of November each year. The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Delinquent Tax Office (843) 423-8228.
Nov 2Marlboro County
Bennettsville Community Center, 714 N. Marlboro Street, BennettsvilleExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November
- Time
- 10:30 AM
- Location
- Bennettsville Community Center, 714 N. Marlboro Street, BennettsvilleDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office (Marlboro County Courthouse)
- Registration
- Register in person at the Delinquent Tax Office; early registration the week before and the morning of the sale (8:45 to 10:00 AM); 25 dollar fee. Payment by cash, cashier's check, certified funds, or money order.
The 2025 sale was Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM (first Monday). The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Delinquent Tax Office (843) 479-5602.
Nov 2Newberry County
County Council Chambers, County Courthouse Annex, 1309 College Street, NewberryExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November
- Time
- 10:00 AM (registration from 8:30 AM)
- Location
- County Council Chambers, County Courthouse Annex, 1309 College Street, NewberryDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Registered bidders only; registration opens 8:30 AM day-of, with pre-registration from the first newspaper advertisement; photo ID required. Payment by cash, cashier's check, or money order by 4:00 PM day of sale.
The 2025 sale was Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM (first Monday of November). The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Contact (803) 321-2128.
Nov 2Richland County
Online via GovEase in recent years (historically the Township Auditorium, Columbia)Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Early November (historically the first Monday; recent sales online via GovEase)
- Time
- Typically 9:00 to 10:00 AM (confirm for 2026)
- Location
- Online via GovEase in recent years (historically the Township Auditorium, Columbia)
- Office
- Treasurer / Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Bidder registration via the county online Tax Sale Bidder Application; separate Forfeited Land Commission sealed-bid registration; bidder numbers issued by email. Payment by cash, cashier's check, or wired funds day of sale.
The specific 2026 date is not confirmed. Richland runs a large annual sale, historically early November and in recent years online via GovEase. Verify via the official Tax Sale page and bidder application.
Nov 9Aiken County
Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Second Monday of November (recent years)
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Certified funds payable to Aiken County Tax Collector. 2026 registration details published closer to the sale.
The county page states information on the 2026 tax sale will be available September 1, 2026. Held in November, in recent years on the second Monday. Redemption within 12 months.
Nov 9Calhoun County
John Ford Community Center, 304 Agnes Street, Saint MatthewsConfirmed
- Pattern
- Second Monday of November
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- John Ford Community Center, 304 Agnes Street, Saint MatthewsDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Pre-registration required with the Tax Collector's Office; no day-of registration. 10 dollar non-refundable fee. In-person registration 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, October 1 to November 6, 2026.
2026 date confirmed on the county Tax Collector page. Properties advertised October 23, October 30, and November 6, 2026 in The Calhoun Times Leader.
Nov 9Lancaster County
Springdale Recreation Center, 260 S Plantation Road, LancasterConfirmed
- Pattern
- Second Monday of November (2026)
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Location
- Springdale Recreation Center, 260 S Plantation Road, LancasterDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Online bidder registration opens September 8, 2026 and closes November 6, 2026 (may close early at capacity); in-person registration also available; no day-of registration. 25 dollar non-refundable fee.
Confirmed for Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Delinquent real-estate payments due in hand by 5:00 PM Friday, November 6, 2026. Bids paid in full day-of by certified funds or cash (cash capped at 10,000 dollars per bidder).
Nov 9Oconee County
Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E North Broad St, WalhallaExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Annually, typically early-to-mid November on a Monday
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E North Broad St, WalhallaDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Registered bidders only; pre-register online or in person; registration is free. Defaulting bidders face 500 dollar damages per property. Payment in full by 4:00 PM day of sale.
A November 9, 2026 date surfaced on the county sale-list page (Walhalla PAC, 10:00 AM) but was not fully verified on the main tax-sale page, so confirm before you travel. Contact (864) 638-4147.
Nov 10Union County
Union County Courthouse, 210 W. Main Street, Union, second floorExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Second Tuesday of November
- Location
- Union County Courthouse, 210 W. Main Street, Union, second floorDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Pre-registration required; opens two weeks before the sale and closes before the event. Register in person or by email. No day-of registration.
The county page states the second-Tuesday-of-November pattern but does not print a 2026 date. The 2026 date is derived from that pattern. Properties advertised in the Union County News for three consecutive weeks. Contact (864) 429-1617.
Nov 23Barnwell County
Second floor of the Barnwell County Courthouse, 57 Wall Street, BarnwellExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Fourth Monday of November (recent years)
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Second floor of the Barnwell County Courthouse, 57 Wall Street, BarnwellDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Bidders register at the Tax Collector's Office by 5:00 PM the Friday before the sale.
The 2025 sale was held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM on the courthouse second floor. Delinquent accounts move to the Delinquent Tax Collector after March 17.
December 2026
Dec 1Horry County
Horry County Government and Judicial Building, 1301 2nd Ave, ConwayExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Tuesday of December (recent years)
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Location
- Horry County Government and Judicial Building, 1301 2nd Ave, ConwayDirections
- Office
- Treasurer's Office, Delinquent Tax Department
- Registration
- Confirm for 2026 with the Delinquent Tax Department, (843) 915-5472.
The county page says the sale time, date, and location are listed in a November newspaper advertisement; the delinquent list is posted online in October. The 2024 sale was Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Conway.
Dec 7Allendale County
James Brandt Building, 298 Barnwell Highway, AllendaleExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of December
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- James Brandt Building, 298 Barnwell Highway, AllendaleDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Bidder registration and information forms required (published in the newspaper notice).
The 2025 sale was held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the James Brandt Building (first Monday of December). No dedicated online tax-sale page; office at 292 Barnwell Highway, Allendale.
Dec 7Edgefield County
Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of December
- Office
- Tax Collector's Office
The county site states tax sales are conducted the first Monday of December. The 2026 date is derived from that pattern, not yet officially posted. Covers real property, mobile homes, boats, motors, and businesses.
Dec 8Saluda County
Saluda County office, 400 West Highland St., SaludaConfirmed
- Pattern
- Early December (a Tuesday)
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Saluda County office, 400 West Highland St., SaludaDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- No tax payments taken on the day of the sale. Details published closer to the sale.
The Tax Collector page states Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. In person. Treasurer contact: Tiffany Shaw.
Dec 14Bamberg County
Expected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Second Monday of December (recent years)
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Bidder registration and bidder information forms required (available on the county Forms page).
The 2025 sale was held December 8, 2025 (second Monday of December). Property listings run in the Bamberg Leader for three weeks before the sale. Office at 1234 North Street, Bamberg.
Dec 14Charleston County
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Drive, North CharlestonExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- November or December (recent sales early-to-mid December)
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Location
- Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Drive, North CharlestonDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Division
- Registration
- Pre-registration required (online and in person); 15 dollar fee. Government-issued photo ID required to win a bid.
2026 date not yet published. The 2025 sale was Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Unsold properties may move to a Forfeited Land Commission sealed-bid sale in January or February.
Dec 14Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County Conference Center, 1645 Russell Street, OrangeburgExpected
Expected:
- Pattern
- Second Monday of December (recent years)
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Orangeburg County Conference Center, 1645 Russell Street, OrangeburgDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Online bidder registration only; 25 dollar non-refundable fee; no day-of registration. For the 2026 cycle, registration opened November 3, 2025. Payment by cash, money order, cashier's check, or personal check with a bank letter of credit.
The 2025 sale was Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM (resuming December 9 if needed). The 2026 date is derived from that pattern; the specific 2026 date is not yet posted.
Dates still to confirm
These counties had not posted a 2026 date or a reliable recurring pattern at last check. Contact the county office to confirm, and check back as we update.
TBDClarendon County
Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St, ManningExpected
Expected: Late October
- Pattern
- Annual, typically late October on a Monday
- Time
- 10:00 AM (bidder packet pickup 8:30 to 9:30 AM the morning of the sale)
- Location
- Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St, ManningDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Bidder packets picked up 8:30 to 9:30 AM the morning of the sale at Weldon Auditorium; annual pre-registration details published in advance.
Venue (Weldon Auditorium, Manning) and morning packet pickup confirmed from prior-year notices. Recent sales held in late October. Confirm the exact 2026 date with the Tax Collector's Office, (803) 435-2684.
TBDColleton County
Colleton Civic Center, 494 Hampton Street, WalterboroExpected
Expected: February (prior tax year)Most recent sale: Friday, February 20, 2026.
- Pattern
- Annually in February for the prior tax year
- Time
- 10:00 AM (bidder registration from 9:00 AM)
- Location
- Colleton Civic Center, 494 Hampton Street, WalterboroDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Complete online pre-registration, then visit the Delinquent Tax Office before February 20, 2026 to pick up a bidder card. Government-issued photo ID required.
Confirmed for Friday, February 20, 2026, bidding at 10:00 AM. Colleton runs a late-winter cycle: this sale covered the 2025 tax year. The pattern repeats each February.
TBDDarlington County
Gym at Darlington Middle School, 150 Pinedale Drive, DarlingtonExpected
Expected: December
- Pattern
- Annually in December
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Gym at Darlington Middle School, 150 Pinedale Drive, DarlingtonDirections
- Office
- Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Contact the Tax Collector's Office at (843) 398-4170.
2026 date not yet published. Venue (Darlington Middle School gym), December timing, and 10:00 AM start are consistent across county sources. Covers real estate and mobile homes.
TBDHampton County
Expected
Expected: October or November
- Pattern
- Usually the first Monday of October or November
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Contact the office; registration details not published online.
The county FAQ indicates the sale is usually held the first Monday in October or November, but no 2026 date, time, or venue is posted. Delinquent Tax Office at 201 Jackson Avenue West, Hampton, (803) 914-2125.
TBDLaurens County
Laurens County Courthouse, 100 Hillcrest Square, LaurensExpected
Expected: Early December
- Pattern
- Early December (2025 sale was December 3)
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Location
- Laurens County Courthouse, 100 Hillcrest Square, LaurensDirections
- Office
- Office of Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Pre-registration required by 5:00 PM the Friday before the sale; no day-of registration. 25 dollar fee per person (online or in person).
2026 date not yet posted; cadence is early December (the 2025 sale was Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM). Payment due in full at the end of the sale. Delinquent accounts turn over on March 17.
TBDSpartanburg County
In-person public auction, venue announced each yearExpected
Expected: November
- Pattern
- Mid-to-late fall (November or December), multi-day
- Time
- 10:00 AM first day
- Location
- In-person public auction, venue announced each year
- Office
- Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Public auction; winning bidders pay in legal tender (cash, cashier's or certified check, or money order) at the sale. Advertised once a week for three consecutive weeks before the sale.
2026 date not yet published. The 2025 sale ran November 18 to 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Details are posted on a per-year page each fall. Delinquent Tax Office (864) 596-2597.
TBDSumter County
In person, Sumter County (venue announced each year)Expected
Expected: March (prior tax year)Most recent sale: Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Pattern
- Annually in March
- Location
- In person, Sumter County (venue announced each year)
- Office
- Treasurer's Office
- Registration
- Bidder registration required via the Tax Sale Registration Form; registration open until February 20, 2026. Real and mobile-home taxes must be paid by 5:00 PM March 6, 2026 to avoid the sale.
Confirmed for March 9, 2026. Sumter runs an atypical spring cycle. The pattern repeats each March. Contact (803) 436-2213.
TBDWilliamsburg County
In person, venue announced each yearExpected
Expected: Early December
- Pattern
- Early December (2025 sale was December 3)
- Location
- In person, venue announced each year
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Office
- Registration
- Pre-registration form used historically; details published each year. Sale dates advertised in The Kingstree News and The Weekly Observer.
The county page states information on the 2026 sale will be added at the appropriate time. The early-December window is inferred from the 2025 sale (December 3, 2025). Contact (843) 355-9321 ext. 5800.
TBDYork County
York County Tax Collection Office, 1070 Heckle Blvd., Building 1100, Rock HillExpected
Expected: Mid-to-late October
- Pattern
- October or November (registration closes October 9, 2026)
- Time
- 9:00 AM (continues to 5:00 PM; lunch 12:00 to 1:00)
- Location
- York County Tax Collection Office, 1070 Heckle Blvd., Building 1100, Rock HillDirections
- Office
- Tax Collection Office
- Registration
- Pre-registration required, September 18 to October 9, 2026, by phone or the Bidder Registration Form. No registration fee. Delinquent real-estate taxes must be paid in hand by 5:00 PM Friday, October 9, 2026 to avoid the sale.
The county 2026 fact sheet confirms the registration window (September 18 to October 9, 2026), 9:00 AM start, and Rock Hill location, but the specific sale date is listed on the website closer to the sale. Held in October or November.
TBDBerkeley County
Azalea Ballroom, Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Sigma Drive, Nexton, SummervilleVerify with county
Expected: Late October to early November
- Pattern
- Date varies year to year; no fixed rule
- Time
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location
- Azalea Ballroom, Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Sigma Drive, Nexton, SummervilleDirections
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Pre-registration required for both in-person and online bidding; register roughly ten days before the sale (no day-of registration).
Recent dates: November 6, 2023; November 18, 2024; October 27, 2025. Both in-person and online bidding offered; overflow continues the next day. The date does not follow a stable pattern, so confirm with the county.
TBDChester County
Verify with county
Expected: October to December
- Pattern
- Annual; specific recurring rule not confirmed
- Office
- Tax Collector's Office
- Registration
- Delinquent properties are advertised in the local newspaper before the sale.
No 2025 or 2026 sale date, time, or venue could be confirmed from official sources. Contact the Tax Collector's Office at (803) 385-2623. Tax portal at chestercountysctax.com.
TBDChesterfield County
Verify with county
Expected: Annual
- Pattern
- Advertised three consecutive weeks before the sale; specific date not confirmed
- Office
- Tax Collector's Office
No 2026 sale date, time, or venue is published on the official Tax Collector page. Taxes become delinquent March 17 each year. Office at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield.
TBDDillon County
Verify with county
Expected: October to December
- Pattern
- Not published online
- Office
- Treasurer's Office / Delinquent Tax Collector
No delinquent tax sale schedule is published on the official Dillon County site. Contact the Treasurer's Office, 401 West Main Street, Room 204, Dillon, (843) 774-1416, to confirm.
TBDKershaw County
Verify with county
Expected: October to December
- Pattern
- Not confirmed
- Office
- Treasurer's Office (Delinquent Matters)
No cadence or date could be confirmed from accessible sources. Treasurer at 515 Walnut Street, Camden, (803) 425-1529. A separate tax site runs at kershawcountysctax.com.
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