South Carolina · 2026 Season
Charleston County, SC Delinquent Tax Sale 2026
Expected:
- Pattern
- November or December (recent sales early-to-mid December)
- Time
- 9AM
- Location
- North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418 (Montague Room, above the ticket office)Directions
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Division
- Registration
- Registration begins Monday, October 6, 2025, ends Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @ 5PM; available online or in office; $15 fee
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.
How the Charleston County sale runs
The parts specific to Charleston County. The statewide rules, like the 12-month redemption clock and interest, are the same everywhere: how South Carolina tax sales work.
- Sale format
- In-person auction at the North Charleston Coliseum with media streaming available"The tax sale will be held at the Montague Room above the ticket office at the North Charleston Coliseum."Source: Charleston County tax-sale source · verified
- Deposit to bid
- $15 registration fee to bid"Registration cost has increased to $15."Source: Charleston County tax-sale source · verified
- How bidding works
- Bids start at total taxes due; properties auctioned in alphabetical order by owner last name"Bids will start at the total amount of taxes due at the time of sale."Source: Charleston County tax-sale source · verified
- Paying a winning bid
- Pay by money order, certified check, or bank wire ($35 fee for wires); bids due in full at close of business on sale day, or by noon following day"All bids must be paid by money order, certified check, or bank wire. There is a $35 fee for all bank wires. Bids are due IN FULL at the close of business on the day of the tax sale."Source: Charleston County tax-sale source · verified
- Claiming overage
- Excess funds claimed by owner of record at end of redemption via overage claim form; payable 90 days after tax deed filed with ROD"These overages are paid out by filing an overage claim form. These overages are not payable until 90 days after the tax deed has been filed with the (ROD)."Source: Charleston County tax-sale source · verified
How we understand Charleston County runs its sale, from the sources above. This is not legal advice. Confirm with the county before you bid.
Counties bordering Charleston
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Dates and details are gathered from official Charleston County sources and can change. Always confirm with the county office before you register or travel. This page is a free reference, not legal or investment advice. Found something out of date?