PROPERTY TAX RESEARCH, MADE SIMPLER
Lancaster County, South Carolina
Where to look, which office to contact, and how to request records.
Where to obtain records
Lancaster County Delinquent Tax Collector / Treasurer
Search Lancaster unpaid property-tax billsHow to find the information
Select Real Estate as Search Type and Unpaid as Payment Status. Choose the Tax Year, then use Map Number, Owner Name, Tax ID, Property Address under Search By. For Owner Name, enter the last name first as instructed by the service. Open the matching tax bill and inspect the year, balance and payment details. For an unavailable year or a countywide delinquent file, contact the county office at 803-283-8885.
What to ask for
“I am looking for publicly available delinquent real-property tax records for Lancaster County for [tax year]. Which office maintains these records? Is there an online search or downloadable list? If not, how can I request a copy, and what fees apply?”
Have the property address, parcel number, owner name, and tax year ready when searching for a particular property.
County-specific notes
The county-branded form, real-estate selection and unpaid filter were inspected without submitting a taxpayer query. A complete countywide download and full historical coverage were not established. Lancaster’s Treasurer says delinquent taxes other than vehicles should be directed to the Tax Collector at 803-283-8885. The county’s Forfeited Land Commission list is separate from the current delinquent account and advertised sale records.
Need help with your research?
Understand tax lists, prepare a records request and check whether a publication is current.