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1. When will your next sale be held?

The 2019 Spartanburg County tax sale will begin on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

2. Where is it held and what time does it begin?

It will be held in the Arena, on the lower level of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, located at 385 North Church Street. All bidders are encouraged to register prior to the sale. Tax sale begins at 10:00 a.m. on the first day and 9:00 a.m. on any additional days required to complete the sale.

3. When and where do you advertise for the sale?

Bids must be submitted for the advertising of tax sale in the newspaper. When the bid is awarded, a link on our website will be provided to the newspaper's website where the advertisements will appear when the ads are available. By State law, the properties must be advertised once a week for three consecutive weeks before the sale.

4. Can you send me a list of the liens that will be available?

No, but you can get that information from the newspaper or visit their website.

5. Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this?

In order to bid at the tax sale, individuals must be registered bidders. There is not a charge for registering to bid.

6. What form of payment do you accept?

Payment must be paid in full by the end of the sale. Methods of payment are limited to cash, cashier's check, certified check, or money order.

7. What happens to the liens that are not sold at the auction?

The opening bid is placed on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission. If no other bid is received, the property may be available for assignment from the FLC.

8. If I end up with a property, does the county handle the foreclosure process?

No. We issue a tax deed and the owner must handle the foreclosure and getting a warranted deed.

9. Can I bid without attending (via mail, or a representative)?

No mail bids are accepted. Some companies send a representative.