Pay Taxes Information
Online Tax Payments:
Please note, payments made online may take up to 48 hours to process. After payment is processed receipts and/or decals with vehicle registration will be mailed within 7 - 10 business days. If you have sold or traded your vehicle or transferred the license plate please make sure you are paying on the correct vehicle.
Public Announcement: Important Notice for Property Owners
If your property has sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Helene, please do not pay your Annual 2024 Tax Notice until you have contacted the Assessor’s Office. Please call (864) 638-4150 for guidance on how to proceed with your property assessment and next steps.
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To Pay Taxes or Print Tax Notices Online
SECTION 12-39-250.
Duty to correct assessments and other errors; duplicates; manner of effecting corrections; adjustments in valuation and assessment for fire damage.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the county tax assessor or the County Board of Assessment Appeals, upon application of the taxpayer, must order the county auditor to make appropriate adjustments in the valuation and assessment of any real property and improvements which have sustained damage as a result of fire, flooding, hurricane, or wind event provided, that the application for correction of the assessment is made prior to payment of the tax.
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Accommodations Tax:
Accommodations Tax Online Payment and Registration Portal
The State of South Carolina and Oconee County have several compliance requirements for short term rentals. These requirements are primarily related to the collection and remittance of Accommodations Taxes to both the State of South Carolina and Oconee County.
Delinquent Taxes:
The Delinquent Tax Office is responsible for all real property owing delinquent taxes. To avoid sale, all delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties and costs must be received and processed by the County prior to the opening bid of the tax sale. Personal or company checks will not be accepted as sufficient time must be allowed for the checks to clear. Only cash, money order, or certified funds will be accepted for the payment of taxes.