What this page shows: Horry County's official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Horry County, South Carolina Tax Sale
Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced for 2026 (2024 sale was held Tuesday, December 3, 2024; official source states date/time/location are advertised each November)
Time: 9:00 AM start (as held in the most recent official sale notice; not yet confirmed for 2026)
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We re-check Horry County's official source continuously. Watch this auction and we'll email you the day its next date is posted — plus reminders as the sale approaches.
Property list
Registration deadline
Day-of registration begins 7:30 AM; online pre-registration encouraged (specific 2026 cutoff not stated by the official source we checked). Registration fee $25.00.
Statutory basis
S.C. Code Title 12, Ch. 51
Each county holds an annual delinquent tax sale (redeemable deed); the original owner has 12 months to redeem, paying the winning bid plus a 3%/6%/9%/12% quarterly interest penalty.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
Horry County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Horry County, South Carolina tax sale?
Horry County, South Carolina has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.
What platform does the Horry County tax sale use?
Horry County, South Carolina runs its redeemable-deed sale via In-person public auction, Horry County Government and Judicial Building. Open bid, in-person, using numbered bidder cards; opening bid presented by the Delinquent Tax Collector on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission, consisting of all delinquent taxes, penalties, costs, plus current year's taxes
What is the redemption period and rate in Horry County, South Carolina?
12 months (S.C. Code Ann. 12-51-90) Rate/premium: Stepped redemption penalty, capped at the opening bid amount: 3% (1st quarter), 6% (2nd quarter), 9% (3rd quarter), 12% (4th quarter) (S.C. Code Ann. Sec. 12-51-90)