South Carolina · 2026 Season
Georgetown County, SC Delinquent Tax Sale 2026
Expected:
- Pattern
- First Monday of November (recent years)
- Time
- Bidders may sign in from 9:00am until 9:45am, bidding will begin promptly at 10:00am
- Location
- Historic Courthouse, 129 Screven St., Georgetown, SC 29440 (County Council Chambers, second floor)Directions
- Office
- Delinquent Tax Department
- Registration
- Register in advance with the Delinquent Tax Department; registration period Oct 16 - Oct 31 2025, $25 fee required with copy of ID; no registration on day of sale
2026 date not yet published; the 2025 sale was held November 3, 2025. Georgetown publishes results and policies. Delinquent Tax Department (843) 545-3063.
How the Georgetown County sale runs
The parts specific to Georgetown 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 at the County Council Chambers in the Historic Courthouse"The Georgetown County Annual Tax Sale will be held on Monday, November 3 2025 in the County Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse"Source: Georgetown County tax-sale source · verified
- Deposit to bid
- $25.00 registration fee required at time of registration, with copy of ID"A registration fee of $25.00 is required at the time of registration, and must include a copy of your ID."Source: Georgetown County tax-sale source · verified
- How bidding works
- Opening bid is the minimum (delinquent taxes, title abstracting fees, current year taxes); bidding proceeds in $100 increments"The opening bid is the minimum bid and includes the delinquent taxes due, title abstracting fees, and taxes owed for the current year. Bidding will proceed in no less than One Hundred Dollar ($100) increments."Source: Georgetown County tax-sale source · verified
- Paying a winning bid
- Full payment by 5:00 p.m. on day of sale with guaranteed funds; cashless sale, cashier's check or money order only, no personal checks"All bid payments must be paid in full by 5:00 p.m., the close of business, on the day of the sale with guaranteed funds."Source: Georgetown County tax-sale source · verified
How we understand Georgetown County runs its sale, from the sources above. This is not legal advice. Confirm with the county before you bid.
Past Georgetown County tax sale results
We have compiled outcomes from 85 Georgetown County parcels sold at delinquent tax sale, 2025. These are aggregates from official county records: parcel counts, winning bids, and taxes owed. No owner names or individual parcels are listed here.
- Median winning bid
- $9,500
- Parcels sold, 2025
- 85
- Total winning bids
- $2,115,600
Redemption outcomes not yet tracked for this county.
| Year | Parcels sold | Median winning bid | Winning bid range | Median taxes owed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | $9,500 | $800 to $525,000 | n/a |
Data as of August 3, 2026; compiled from official Georgetown County records.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Georgetown County, SC tax sale?
- The Georgetown County delinquent tax sale is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
- How many properties sold at the Georgetown County tax sale?
- At the 2025 Georgetown County delinquent tax sale, 85 parcels sold. Across 2025, 85 parcels sold in total.
- Is there a redemption period after a South Carolina tax sale?
- Yes. South Carolina gives the defaulting owner 12 months from the sale date to redeem the property by paying the delinquent taxes plus interest. Until the redemption period ends, the winning bidder holds a claim, not a deed.
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Dates and details are gathered from official Georgetown 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?