Dorchester County Tax Sale Information

Dorchester County hosts its annual Delinquent Property Tax Sale on Monday–Tuesday, November 17–18, 2025, at the Lovely Hill Baptist Association Conference Center, 5905 W Jim Bilton Blvd, St. George, SC 29477. Register online only from Tuesday, October 28, 2025 through Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The auction starts 10:00 AM on Monday and 9:30 AM on Tuesday.

Key Auction Details

Dates & Times:

Mon, Nov 17, 2025: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tue, Nov 18, 2025: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Lovely Hill Baptist Association Conference Center, 5905 W Jim Bilton Blvd, St. George, SC 29477

County Host & Contact: Dorchester County Delinquent Tax Office, 201 Johnston St., St. George, SC 29477. Phone: (843) 563‑0110 or (843) 832‑0110. Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Registration (Required)

Register online only; the County does not offer in‑office or same‑day sign‑ups.

Opens: Tue, Oct 28, 2025. Closes: Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Use the County’s SimpliGov registration portal.

Terms of Sale

Pay winning bids the same day: Settle by 5:00 PM at the Delinquent Tax Office in St. George. Bring cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Do not bring personal or business checks.

Default: If you fail to pay, the County may assess a $500 penalty per defaulted bid and bar you from future sales.

Sale order: The Tax Office sells items in alphabetical order by the delinquent taxpayer’s name as published. The Forfeited Land Commission (FLC) places the opening bid equal to taxes, penalties, and costs.

Title & access: The County conveys quit-claim deeds without warranties. Do not enter or alter property during the 12‑month redemption period.

Redemption: Owners redeem within 12 months of the sale date. Statutory interest on the bid amount accrues at 3% (months 1–3), 6% (months 4–6), 9% (months 7–9), 12% (months 10–12), capped at the FLC bid.

Fees: The County adds posting and advertising costs (e.g., $80 advertising on the published schedule).

Law: South Carolina Code Title 12, Chapter 51 governs tax sale procedures, payment at sale, and redemption.

How to Participate

Register online between Oct 28 and Nov 12 (5:00 PM) and keep your confirmation.

Review the advertised list on the County site and in the named newspapers on the dates above.

Arrive early at the venue and bring funds to pay by 5:00 PM on the day you win (cash, cashier’s check, or money order).

Bid responsibly. The Tax Collector may pull items or void a sale if a required step failed. Keep your receipt; it serves as your claim.

Track redemption. If the owner redeems, you receive your bid plus statutory interest. If no redemption occurs after required notices and timelines, the County issues a tax deed (recording and deed prep fees apply).

Links you might need for the Dorchester County, South Carolina, Tax Sale Auction

• Dorchester County Tax Sale Information
• Dorchester County Delinquent Tax Collector
• Dorcheste County In-Person Auction Site
• How to Profit from South Carolina’s Redeemable Deeds
• Let’s talk about redeemable tax deeds and how you can profit from them!
• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 

Investors buy redeemable tax deeds in South Carolina. You earn statutory interest if the owner redeems within 12 months, or you receive a tax deed if no redemption occurs after required notices and timelines. Register early, study the advertised list, and fund your bids so you pay by 5:00 PM on the sale day.

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