Georgetown County Approves Sales Tax To Provide Property Tax Relief

The county plans to start implementing the relief by May and it should full take effect for property owners by the start of 2028.

Georgetown County voters approved a 1% local option sales tax.

County officials estimate the tax could result in up to $12 million annually, with over $8 million expected to go toward property tax relief.

The county plans to start implementing the relief by May and it should full take effect for property owners by the start of 2028.

The additional revenue aims to ease the tax burden on homeowners while supporting the county’s growing population. It could also bring relief to current homeowners.