Georgetown County Voters Decide 1% Sales Tax Nov. 3; Calculator Online
Georgetown County voters decide on a 1% local option sales tax on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and the county has an online calculator on how the tax could affect property tax bills.
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Georgetown County voters will decide whether to adopt a 1% Local Option Sales Tax in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, according to a Georgetown County notice dated Oct. 21, 2026. Early voting for that election began Monday, Oct. 19.
How to see how the tax could affect property tax bills
The county says a new online calculator can show residents how the tax could affect their property tax bills. The notice announces the calculator but does not give its web address. For any figure on a household’s bill, use the calculator itself; this article does not estimate those amounts.
Key dates for the Georgetown County sales tax question
| Date | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 | Early voting begins | County notice |
| Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Local Option Sales Tax Roadshow session | County calendar |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 | General election; voters decide the 1% sales tax question | County notice |
What the county has not yet said
The county’s notice and calendar listing do not say:
- the exact wording of the question on the ballot
- what the county would spend the money on
- how residents join the Oct. 29 session
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Questions and answers
- When is the Georgetown County vote on the 1% sales tax?
- Georgetown County voters decide on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in the general election. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, according to the county's notice dated Oct. 21, 2026.
- Can I see how a 1% sales tax would affect my property tax bill in Georgetown County?
- The county has launched an online calculator that shows how the tax could affect property tax bills. The notice that announces it does not give the calculator's web address.
