The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for the collection of property taxes (real estate, mobile homes, watercraft, and business personnel property). Our goal is to strive to provide our citizens with knowledge of the tax collection process as well as fair and courteous customer service.
Mission Statement
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Department Functions
- Accept payments for delinquent tax bills
- Send out notices for past-due taxes on personal and real property
- Provides unique identifiers for internet payments
- Seize property for non-payment, in accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, Title 12
- Mail certified notices, restricted delivery
- Posting levies
- Plan, conduct and manage Land and Mobile home sales
- Perform post-sale work, such as title and mortgage research and deed preparation work
- Manage the notices of filed Bankruptcy cases
- Advertise properties for sale in the Post and Courier Newspaper
General Information
Once a property tax bill is deemed delinquent (after March 16th of each year), the debt goes into execution and the County Treasurer sends the bill to the Delinquent Tax Department. All Delinquent Tax payments are paid in the Delinquent Tax office.
Latest News
Berkeley County to Hold Delinquent Tax Sale December 6 in Nexton
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, November 12, 2021) – Berkeley County will hold its annual Delinquent Tax Sale on Monday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Azalea Ballroom at…
Berkeley County Offices Closing at 2 p.m.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (August 3, 2020) — All Berkeley County Offices will close at 2 p.m. Monday, August 3 due to Tropical Storm Isaias. This closure includes the Berkeley County Courthouse, Libraries, Animal…
Berkeley County Offices to Reopen to the Public May 20
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Friday, May 8, 2020) – Berkeley County Government buildings will reopen to the public on Wednesday, May 20. The Voters Registration and Elections Office will be open to the public…
Berkeley County Government Offices & Courts Will be Closed Friday, March 27, Update #8
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Thursday, March 26, 2020) – Berkeley County Government offices and courts will be CLOSED to the public and employees on Friday, March 27. Berkeley County buildings and facilities will resume…
Berkeley County COVID-19 Update #6
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Monday, March 23, 2020) — Berkeley County continues to adjust operations in response to COVID-19. Berkeley County is restricting public access into County buildings and facilities and will continue offering…
