2026 Delinquent Tax Sale 
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
(Updated 7/31/2026)

ADVERTISEMENT/PROPERTY LIST:  The delinquent property list will be published in the “Twin City News” and on this webpage for three weeks prior to the sale. There will also be an updated list posted only to this webpage on the Monday before the sale (December 7th) after the office closes at 4:30pm.

 BIDDER REGISTRATION:

***Please read this carefully***

Bidders can register from Monday, October 12th until Monday, November 30th at the Saluda County Delinquent Tax Collector’s office (111 Law Range St, Saluda, SC 29138) between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm only. Bidder must provide Social Security card, valid driver’s license, and correct mailing information.  If you are a company and have someone bidding on your behalf, we will need a completed W-9 with a statement of authorization from the business.  You may also register via email to as.saxon@saludacounty.sc.gov during the same timeline listed above.  Email the office and I will send the appropriate paperwork for you to complete and get back to me before the deadline.  If I don’t receive it before Monday, November 30th, you will not be allowed to participate in the tax sale.  

**No one will be allowed to sign up to bid after the November 30th deadline. 

**No bidders will be registered on the day of the sale!

 TERMS:  Bidder must be present to participate in tax sale. This is a live, in person auction. Any bid amount must be paid in CASH or EXACT AMOUNT CERTIFIED FUNDS by 4:30pm on the day of the sale, Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at the Tax Collector’s office.  Bidder information (excluding Social Security number) is public knowledge when requested.  If the successful bidder fails to pay by the 4:30pm deadline, a $500 penalty per bid will be applied.  The Delinquent Tax Collector’s office will open to begin collecting the final bids, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Tax Sale.  Should the tax sale of the property have to be voided during the one-year redemption period, the successful bidder will be refunded the bid amount and the actual interest earned by the county per South Carolina Code of Laws Section 12-51-150.
 

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