Tax Payment Information
The Florence County Treasurer’s Office does not place values on property, calculate taxes, or apply late penalties to taxes. The treasurer is charged by South Carolina Code of Laws to collect the full amount of taxes and penalties on the tax notice calculated by the county auditor. No partial payments may be accepted. The treasurer’s office honors postmarks when applying penalties. Receipts are dated the day the payment is processed.
If you are eligible for lower tax rates (according to the billing offices), it may be a significant tax savings for you.
The Auditor's Office levies tax millage, calculates all tax bills, and applies penalties to taxes which remain unpaid according to the statutorily defined due dates. Contact the Auditor's Office for Homestead Exemption information. You must change your address at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for regular vehicle renewal notices to be mailed to you.
The Tax Assessor's Office places tax values and tax rates on all real estate, including homes, land, and mobile homes. Contact the Tax Assessor's Office for address changes, legal residence rate, and agricultural rate on real property.
Payments are accepted in person or by mail at the locations listed. A tax notice (or the stub) must be provided for correct crediting of your payment and to avoid delays.
The main address for mailed payments is:
Florence County Treasurer
P.O. Box 100501
Florence, SC 29502-0501
ONLY CASH, CASHIER’S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS unless paying in person with a debit or credit card and proper identification.
NO ONLINE PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED FOR DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS. FOR REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD AT TAX SALE, YOU MUST CONTACT THE DELINQUENT TAX OFFICE DIRECTLY. SEE DELINQUENT TAX SITE FOR MAILING ADDRESS AND MORE INFORMATION
*Payments may be made in person at any of the locations with a debit or credit card. Proof of identity and a signature are required. Payments made with a card will include a convenience fee charged by the card processor (1.7% + $1). The fee goes directly to the processor and is not retained by Florence County.
