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1. Where is the tax sale held and what time does it begin?

The sale is held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10:00 am at the:

Orangeburg County Conference Center

1645 Russell Street

Orangeburg SC 29115

2. When and where do you advertise for the sale?

Property to be offered for sale will be advertised in the Times and Democrat newspaper for three consecutive weeks for real estate and two consecutive weeks for mobile homes.

3. Can you send me a list of the liens that will be available?

A list of properties to be sold can be obtained from the Times and Democrat newspaper or at Delinquent Tax.

4. Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this?

Bidder registration begins November 1, 2023. Registration is only available online and the registration fee must be paid at the completion of the registration form. 

The registration fee is $25.00 per bidder and non-refundable. 

No Registration or Registration fees collected on the day of sale. No Exceptions! 

5. What form of payment do you accept?

Cash, money order, cashier’s check, and personal checks with a letter of credit from your financial institution. All bids must be paid in full at the end of the sale.

6. What happens to the properties that are not sold at the auction?

The opening bid is submitted on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission (FLC). If there is no bid, the property will be considered purchased by the FLC and may be available for assignment at a date to be announced.

7. Can I bid without attending (via mail, or a representative)?

No mail bids are accepted; however, you may send a representative.

8. Will I receive a clear title?

The successful bidder of property at a tax sale acquires the title without warranty and buys at his/her own risk. We issue a tax deed and the owner is responsible for any further actions to be taken. Please consult with your attorney.

9. What is the interest rate?

The interest schedule is:

• Months one, two, and three at 3%
• Months four, five, and six at 6%
• Months seven, eight, and nine at 9%
• Months ten, eleven, and twelve at 12%

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.

10. What if my sale is voided?

If before a tax title has passed the official in charge of the tax sale discovers that there is a failure of any action required to be properly performed, the official may void the tax sale and refund the amount paid, plus interest in the amount actually earned.