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When will the next Orangeburg County Tax Sale be held? |
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The sale is held the first Monday in December. See our website for this year's date. |
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Where is the tax sale held and what time does it begin? |
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It is held at the Orangeburg County Law Enforcement Complex located at 1520 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC at 10:00AM. |
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When and where do you advertise for the sale? |
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The sale is advertised in The Times and Democrat newspaper for three consecutive weeks for real estate and two consecutive weeks for mobile homes prior to the sale. |
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Can you send me a list of the liens that will be available? |
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No, but you can get that information from the newspaper or online at www.orangeburgcounty.org. |
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Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this? |
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All bidders are encouraged to pre-register for the sale. Please see the link on our website or you may pick up a registration form at the Delinquent Tax Office located at 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg SC. There is no fee to register. |
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What form of payment do you accept? |
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The bid must be paid in full at the end of the sale. We accept cash, money orders, cashier's check or a personal check with a letter of credit from your bank. |
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What happens to the properties that are not sold at the auction? |
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The opening bid is placed on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission. If no other bid is received, the property may be available for assignment from the FLC. Please see the link on our website for additional information. |
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Can I bid without attending (via mail, or a representative)? |
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No mail bids are accepted; however, you may send a representative. |
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Will I receive a clear title? |
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The county will issue the successful bidder a tax deed. The bidder is responsible for quieting the title. Please consult your attorney for this process. |
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What is the interest rate? |
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The interest schedule is: first three months @ (3) three percent; Months four, five and six @ (6) six percent; Months seven, eight, and nine @ (9) nine percent; and Last three months @ (12) percent. However, in every redemption, the amount of interest due must not exceed the amount of the bid on the property submitted on behalf of the forfeited land commission pursuant to section 12-51-55. |
