Tax Deed (Redeemable)
Statute: S.C. Code Ann. § 12-51-40 et seq. Forfeited Land Commission (FLC - Direct OTC) Available
South Carolina Tax Sale Auctions & OTC Lands
South Carolina auctions redeemable tax deeds in October/November. Unsold properties transfer to the county Forfeited Land Commission (FLC) and can be bought immediately OTC. Explore all 46 counties below for auction schedules, online bidding portals, and over-the-counter purchases.
State Legal Rules
Statutory Return: 3% to 12% Penalty (Compounded quarterly up to 12%)
Redemption: 12 Months Mandatory Redemption Period
Primary Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
All 46 Counties in South Carolina
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Greenville County
Pop: 558.036
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Greenville County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Richland County
Pop: 425.138
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Richland County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Charleston County
Pop: 424.367
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Charleston County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Horry County
Pop: 397.478
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Horry County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Spartanburg County
Pop: 356.698
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Spartanburg County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Lexington County
Pop: 309.528
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Lexington County Delinquent Tax Collector
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York County
Pop: 298.320
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: York County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Berkeley County
Pop: 255.217
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Berkeley County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Anderson County
Pop: 213.076
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Anderson County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Beaufort County
Pop: 198.979
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Beaufort County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Aiken County
Pop: 177.130
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Aiken County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Dorchester County
Pop: 169.833
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Dorchester County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Florence County
Pop: 137.214
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Florence County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Pickens County
Pop: 135.495
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Pickens County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Lancaster County
Pop: 108.215
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Lancaster County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Sumter County
Pop: 104.165
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Sumter County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Orangeburg County
Pop: 82.820
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Orangeburg County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Oconee County
Pop: 81.221
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Oconee County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Kershaw County
Pop: 69.905
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Kershaw County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Greenwood County
Pop: 69.460
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Greenwood County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Laurens County
Pop: 68.873
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Laurens County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Georgetown County
Pop: 65.731
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Georgetown County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Darlington County
Pop: 62.416
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Darlington County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Cherokee County
Pop: 56.714
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Cherokee County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Chesterfield County
Pop: 44.031
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Chesterfield County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Colleton County
Pop: 38.874
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Colleton County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Newberry County
Pop: 38.825
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Newberry County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Jasper County
Pop: 33.544
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Jasper County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Chester County
Pop: 32.226
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Chester County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Clarendon County
Pop: 31.004
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Clarendon County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Williamsburg County
Pop: 29.891
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Williamsburg County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Marion County
Pop: 28.508
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Marion County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Dillon County
Pop: 27.698
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Dillon County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Edgefield County
Pop: 27.607
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Edgefield County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Union County
Pop: 26.629
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Union County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Marlboro County
Pop: 25.704
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Marlboro County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Abbeville County
Pop: 24.434
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Abbeville County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Barnwell County
Pop: 20.447
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Barnwell County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Fairfield County
Pop: 20.422
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Fairfield County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Saluda County
Pop: 19.123
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Saluda County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Hampton County
Pop: 18.122
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Hampton County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Lee County
Pop: 15.967
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Lee County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Calhoun County
Pop: 14.186
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Calhoun County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Bamberg County
Pop: 12.974
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Bamberg County Delinquent Tax Collector
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McCormick County
Pop: 9941
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: McCormick County Delinquent Tax Collector
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Allendale County
Pop: 7369
Platform: Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse
Official: Allendale County Delinquent Tax Collector
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How Tax Sales Operate in South Carolina
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 12-51-40 et seq., delinquent property taxes follow a precise statutory timeline. Understanding the difference between bidding on Tax Deed (Redeemable) and purchasing over-the-counter is essential for investors.
Bidding & Auction Process
Auctions are conducted online via Meares Auction / In-Person Courthouse or in person by the County Delinquent Tax Collector. Winning bidders are required to tender payment via wire transfer, certified check, or ACH within statutory deadlines.
Over-The-Counter Lands (Forfeited Land Commission (FLC - Direct OTC))
In South Carolina, unsold properties or tax lien certificates become available as Forfeited Land Commission (FLC - Direct OTC). Buyers can purchase these parcels directly over-the-counter without attending an open outcry auction.
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