Redeemable deed sales in South Carolina: how the process works, what redemption means for a bidder, and the sale calendar for every county BackLot tracks.
Oct 19, 2026 Confirmed · 6 sales on the calendar
Dorchester County tax sale →South Carolina is a redeemable deed state with tax deed sales as a secondary path. Sales are administered at the county level by the County Delinquent Tax Collector under S.C. Code Title 12, Ch. 51.
When a parcel becomes eligible. Delinquent real property is levied on and offered after statutory collection steps.
When sales happen. County sets annual delinquent tax-sale date after statutory levy, notice and advertisement.
How bidding works. Highest bid at public auction.
What the winning bidder gets. Tax sale interest; tax deed issued after redemption period if not redeemed. Owner redemption after the sale: Yes.
Dates come from official notices. An Expected month is the statutory window before the office publishes a date; Announced and Confirmed are exact dates.
| Jurisdiction | Sale | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | Oct 19, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
| Lexington County | Nov 2, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
| Calhoun County | Nov 9, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
| Lancaster County | Nov 9, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
| Marlboro County | Nov 9, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
| Saluda County | Dec 8, 2026 | Confirmed | Redeemable deed |
Every South Carolina county BackLot tracks, with the next sale where one is on record.
Records last verified Aug 28, 2026.
BackLot maps tax-default parcels with county roll details, satellite views and a watchlist, and keeps this calendar current from official notices. One plan, everything included.
46 South Carolina jurisdictions tracked.
