The purpose of the Forfeited Land Commission is to effect the sale of lands forfeited in pursuance of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended 12-51-55.

Mission Statement

Department Functions

The Forfeited Land Commission is a commission established by the State of South Carolina which consists of the County Treasurer, Auditor and Register of Deeds, who serve without compensation. The Delinquent Tax Collector at the tax sale submits the bid on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission equal to the amount of all unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and cost. At the end of the redemption period, properties held by the Forfeited Land Commission will be disposed of pursuant to the Policy and Procedures established by the Commission in the best interest of County.

For more information regarding the Forfeited Land Commission, see the South Carolina Code of Laws at www.scstatehouse.gov Title 12, Chapter 59.

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Berkeley County Encourages Public to Report Storm Damage

Berkeley County Encourages Public to Report Storm Damage

Jenna Ley JamisonAug 31, 20232 min read

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, August 31, 2023) – Berkeley County Government is encouraging any resident or business that sustained storm damage from Idalia to report it online HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 and leave a…

Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Idalia, Update #3

Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Idalia, Update #3

Jenna Ley JamisonAug 30, 20235 min read

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, August 30, 2023) – As Idalia approaches, Berkeley County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, which means Tropical Storm force winds are possible within the next 36 hours,…

Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Idalia, Announces Closures, Update #2

Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Idalia, Announces Closures, Update #2

Jenna Ley JamisonAug 29, 20234 min read

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, August 29, 2023) – Berkeley County Emergency Management officials and leaders are continuing to monitor Hurricane Idalia, set to make landfall early Wednesday as a category 3 storm…

Berkeley County Prepares for Possible Impacts from Idalia, Update #1

Berkeley County Prepares for Possible Impacts from Idalia, Update #1

Jenna Ley JamisonAug 28, 20233 min read

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, August 28, 2023) – Berkeley County Emergency Management officials and leaders are currently monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. National weather experts are predicting the storm will become a major…

Berkeley County Government to Hold In-House Job Fair July 13

Berkeley County Government to Hold In-House Job Fair July 13

Jenna Ley JamisonJul 6, 20231 min read

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, July 6, 2023) – Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The…

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