During the November general election, Georgetown County voters will decide whether to authorize two penny sales taxes to provide property tax relief and fund transportation, water, sewer, recreation and public safety projects throughout our community.
The capital project and local option sales taxes will create a more equitable tax structure by requiring visitors – even those passing through – to pay more toward the services they consume and help fund critically needed infrastructure projects.
Georgetown is one of only three counties in South Carolina without any local sales tax, leaving local residents to absorb a greater share of the tax burden and less funding available for needed community improvements.
Vote YES: Local Option Sales Tax
If approved, the 1-cent local option sales tax would reduce property taxes paid by residents on homes, boats, vehicles and other property by shifting some of the burden for local services from residents to visitors.
✔ 71 percent of funds collected would go toward property tax relief; Relief would be reflected as a credit on your tax bill.
✔ The remaining 29 percent would be used by the county and municipalities to enhance services and fund needed projects and equipment.
How much will you save each year?
Estimate the amount of property tax savings you would receive each year if the local option sales tax is approved by voters during the November general election.
Please note: This calculator is for planning purposes only. The actual amount of property tax reduction you may experience may vary from the estimates reflected.
For a safer Georgetown County
Georgetown County urgently needs new 911 and emergency operations centers to respond to day-to-day emergencies, hurricanes and other major events. These critically needed projects are among those that would be funded if voters approve the capital project sales tax during the November general election.
Vote YES: Capital Project Sales Tax
The 1-cent capital project sales tax will fund critically needed transportation, water, sewer, public safety, recreation and other infrastructure projects.
Proposed projects were evaluated and ranked by a six-member commission of citizens following a series of public meetings held throughout the county to gather resident input.
✔ The tax will generate an estimated $80 million over eight years for needed capital improvements across the county, including new 911 and emergency operations centers to improve public safety.
✔ Twenty-two primary projects will be funded in order of priority. Another 19 contingency projects would be completed in order of priority with any funds that remain after the primary projects are funded.
| Map ID | Sponsoring entity | Description | Capital Project Sales Tax Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Browns Ferry Water District | Water system improvements | $3,068,000 |
| 2 | City of Georgetown | Relocation of electric utility lines along Black River Road for improved traffic and hospital access | $1,040,000 (grant match funding) |
| 3 | Coast RTA | Passenger transfer facility in the City of Georgetown | $624,000 (grant match funding) |
| 4 | Town of Andrews | East Cherry Street, Rosemary Avenue and Georgetown Highway water system improvements | $2,332,070 |
| 5 | Town of Andrews | South Rosemary, Morgan Avenue, East Cherry Street and systemwide water and sewer system improvements | $652,426 |
| 6 | Town of Pawleys Island | North jetty improvements | $286,000 |
| 7 | Georgetown County | NW Regional Park at Pleasant Hill covered recreational pavilion | $832,000 |
| 8 | Georgetown County | Waccamaw Regional Recreation Center multi-sport court project | $572,000 |
| 9 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Sampit community sewer installation | $13,302,650 |
| 10 | Town of Pawleys Island | Stormwater drainage improvement | $2,080,000 |
| 11 | Georgetown County | Phase I of Wachesaw Recreation Park redesign, additions, and improvements | $988,000 |
| 12 | Town of Andrews | Public works and fire equipment storage facility construction | $1,352,000 |
| 13 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Jerusalem and Northwest Old Pee Dee region water project installation | $2,325,866 |
| 14 | Georgetown County | Landfill maintenance facility construction | $1,009,840 |
| 15 | City of Georgetown | Maryville fire substation construction | $1,040,000 |
| 16 | City of Georgetown | South Fraser and Emmanuel streets (steel mill system) stormwater improvements. | $2,570,204 |
| 17 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Kilsock to Plantersville water connection phases I and II | $7,408,591 |
| 18 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Plantersville water system improvement and upgrade | $7,847,371 |
| 19 | Georgetown County | Emergency Management Division operations and 911 center construction | $10,000,000 |
| 20 | Georgetown County | Midway Fire & Rescue Station 83 replacement | $4,040,794 |
| 21 | Georgetown County | MLK Drive in Pawleys Island drainage and multimodal path construction | $5,720,633 |
| 22 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | St. Luke Community sewer project | $5,282,496 |
| Map ID | Sponsoring Agency | Description | Capital Project Sales Tax Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown County | Murrells Inlet dredging | $1,000,000 (grant match funding) |
| 2 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Oatland sewer | $4,575,165 |
| 3 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | 701 sewer pump station | $2,597,265 |
| 4 | Georgetown County | Parkersville drainage and multi-modal path | $3,540,000 |
| 5 | Georgetown County | Brick Chimney Road phase II | $3,022,269 |
| 6 | Town of Andrews | Stormwater improvements | $6,500,000 |
| 7 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Brick Chimney sewer main | $3,899,890 |
| 8 | Georgetown County | Airport water and sewer | $1,825,925 |
| 9 | Georgetown County | Petigru North drainage and multi-modal path | $2,437,500 |
| 10 | City of Georgetown | Church St. to Merriman Rd. stormwater project | $3,308,550 |
| 11 | City of Georgetown | Oak, Elizabeth, and Morrison Street water project | $2,932,087 |
| 12 | Georgetown County | New Airport Drive Fire and EMS station | $2,800,000 |
| 13 | Georgetown County | Emergency services training facility | $1,000,000 |
| 14 | Georgetown County | Garden City beach groins | $2,000,000 |
| 15 | Rural Community Water District | New elevated water tank | $4,819,650 |
| 16 | Georgetown County Water and Sewer District | Hwy 521 water main | $6,404,750 |
| 17 | City of Georgetown | Cannon street stormwater project | $1,369,650 |
| 18 | Georgetown County | Ringle Heights area Fire and EMS station | $2,800,000 |
| 19 | Georgetown County | Petigru South drainage and multi-modal path | $2,409,705 |