Aiken County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax, Office & Hours
If you are searching for the Aiken County Tax Collector to pay a property tax bill, first determine whether the account is current or delinquent. In Aiken County, current taxes are collected by the Treasurer’s Office, while delinquent real-property taxes, tax-sale accounts and redemptions are handled by the Delinquent Tax Collector.
This guide connects those two offices so you can search the official tax system, choose the correct payment route, find office hours and addresses, understand the regular property-tax deadline, and avoid sending a delinquent payment to the wrong department.
Aiken County Treasurer
803-642-2092
Mon-Fri · 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Suite 2500 · 803-642-2081
November 2, 2026
Who is the Aiken County Tax Collector?
For a current Aiken County property-tax bill, the payment office is the Aiken County Treasurer. The Treasurer receives current property and vehicle taxes and provides online, mail, drop-box and counter payment options.
The actual Aiken County Delinquent Tax Collector handles delinquent real-property accounts, delinquent tax sales and redemption matters. The official directory identifies K. Warren Fulghum as Tax Collector.
Use the Treasurer and the official Search & Pay Taxes system.
Contact the Delinquent Tax Collector before paying, especially near the annual tax sale.
The Assessor or Auditor may need to correct the underlying property record before the payment office can help.
How to pay Aiken County property taxes
Aiken County offers several ways to pay a current tax bill. The official online system can be used for property and vehicle taxes, while the Treasurer also accepts current payments by mail, at the Government Center and through its drop box.
Start at the County’s Search & Pay Taxes system rather than a payment link from an advertisement, text message or unrelated directory.
Search the official record and verify the owner, parcel or tax account information, tax year and balance before continuing.
A current bill belongs with the Treasurer. A delinquent real-property account may require the Delinquent Tax Collector instead.
Aiken County states that credit-card transactions carry a convenience fee. Review the live payment screen before authorizing the transaction.
The County says online payments may take up to two business days to post to the Aiken County tax system. Keep your confirmation until the account reflects the payment.
Other ways to pay a current Aiken County tax bill
| Method | Where or how | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Official Aiken County Search & Pay Taxes portal | Credit card or electronic bank draft; online posting can take two business days. |
| In person | Treasurer, Government Center, Suite 2700 | Regular County hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., excluding County holidays. |
| Drop box | Treasurer’s drop box in the Government Center drive-through lane | Useful when you do not need counter assistance; verify the account information before leaving payment. |
| Mail property tax | Aiken County Treasurer, P.O. Box 919, Aiken, SC 29802 | This is the County’s listed mailing route for current property-tax payments. |
| North Augusta | Treasurer satellite office inside the North Augusta Municipal Building | Listed weekday hours are 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Wagener | Security Federal Bank location identified by the County | Current payments only; bring a copy of the tax notice. The County says these payments are processed the next business day. |
Payment routes can change. For mailed or location-specific payments, check the County Treasurer page before sending money or traveling.
Aiken County Tax Collector and Treasurer address, phone & hours
The Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Collector are both located in the Aiken County Government Center at 1930 University Parkway, but they use different suites and handle different accounts.
Suite 2700
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-642-2092
Fax: 803-642-2097
Email: treasurer@aikencountysc.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., excluding County holidays.
Treasurer: Jason Goings
Suite 2500
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-642-2081
Email: delinquenttc@aikencountysc.gov
Tax Collector: K. Warren Fulghum
Use this office for delinquent real-property taxes, tax-sale matters and redemption questions.
When are Aiken County property taxes due?
Aiken County says real-property taxes are billed in the fall and are payable without penalty by the regular January deadline. County materials describe the first penalty date around January 15 and the delinquent-tax page states that taxes are payable without penalty by January 16.
The practical rule is to use the due date printed on your current tax notice and the live County account rather than relying on a remembered calendar date. Penalties are added to unpaid accounts as the delinquency process advances, and collection costs can later be added in preparation for the annual delinquent tax sale.
Real-property tax bills are issued for the tax year.
The normal no-penalty payment window ends around the statutory January deadline shown on the bill.
Additional penalties and collection costs can apply before property reaches the tax-sale process.
Delinquent Aiken County property taxes and the 2026 tax sale
Once real-property taxes become delinquent, the account moves away from ordinary current-tax collection. Aiken County states that delinquent property taxes must be paid before a current tax payment can be accepted, and delinquent real-property matters are handled by the Delinquent Tax Collector.
| Item | 2026 date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Personal-check cutoff | September 25, 2026 | The County says personal checks are not accepted for the listed delinquent-payment period after this date. |
| Online delinquent payment cutoff | October 23, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. | Official online deadline currently published for delinquent real-property payments. |
| Office payment cutoff | October 30, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. | Published in-office cutoff immediately before the tax-sale cycle. |
| 2026 tax sale | November 2, 2026 | Aiken County’s published date for its 2026 Delinquent Tax Sale. |
Paying a delinquent real-property account
The Delinquent Tax Collector lists cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks and credit cards when applicable, subject to the County’s current restrictions. For credit cards and personal checks, the County says photo identification and a contact phone number are required and the name must match the card or check.
The office does not accept postdated checks, does not take delinquent-tax payments over the phone, does not remove penalties or collection costs from an account, and does not honor a postmark date as the payment date.
Aiken County tax-sale redemption basics
A property sold at the Aiken County delinquent tax sale normally enters a redemption period rather than immediately becoming unrestricted property of the bidder. The County’s 2026 instructions describe a one-year redemption period and direct redemption payments through the Delinquent Tax Collector.
For redemption, Aiken County lists U.S.-issued photo identification and may require documents proving the person’s authority to act for the owner, estate, business, mortgage holder or judgment creditor. The County’s current guidance requires certified funds for redemption, including cash, cashier’s check or money order, with specific exceptions for certain attorney or lienholder checks.
How to search Aiken County property-tax records and receipts
The official Aiken County tax system provides tax-payment and receipt lookup functions. For broader parcel information, the County also provides real-property data that can be searched by owner name, property address, parcel number and legal information.
Verify the parcel and tax year before paying. A similar owner name or street address can lead to the wrong account, especially when an owner has more than one property.
Vehicle taxes use a different Aiken County path
Aiken County’s online tax system also handles vehicle-tax payments. If the vehicle address needs to be changed, the County instructs taxpayers to update the address with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles before making the tax payment.
Vehicle-tax payments can be mailed to Aiken County Treasurer, P.O. Box 636, Aiken, SC 29802. The County also lists 833-640-8732 for vehicle-renewal payments by phone.
Who should fix an Aiken County tax problem?
The Treasurer collects money, but not every tax problem can be corrected at the payment counter. Start with the department responsible for the information that is wrong.
| Your issue | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pay a current tax bill | Treasurer | The Treasurer collects current property and vehicle taxes. |
| Payment did not post | Treasurer | The Treasurer handles current payment records and receipts. |
| Delinquent real-property balance | Delinquent Tax Collector | This office handles delinquent real property, tax sales and redemptions. |
| Real-property market value | Assessor | The Assessor appraises real property and handles assessment objections. |
| Legal-residence or agricultural classification | Assessor | These classifications affect the assessment ratio applied to qualifying real property. |
| Homestead exemption | Auditor | Aiken County directs Homestead Exemption questions to the Auditor. |
| Vehicle address | SCDMV first | The County instructs taxpayers to update the DMV address before paying the vehicle bill. |
Aiken County property-tax assessment basics
The amount due on a property-tax bill depends on more than the payment office. Aiken County explains that the Assessor determines real-property value and the applicable assessment classification is then used in the tax calculation.
The County lists a 4% assessment ratio for qualifying owner-occupied legal residences and qualifying agricultural property, while commercial property and non-owner-occupied residential property are generally assessed at 6%. Eligibility matters, so do not assume a lower ratio applies simply because you own the property.
If a home should qualify as a legal residence but the bill is using a different classification, contact the Assessor about the classification instead of paying a third-party service to “correct” the tax rate.
Property-tax relief and exemptions in Aiken County
Aiken County’s taxpayer guidance identifies several forms of property-tax relief. The correct office depends on the program.
Qualifying owner-occupied homes may receive the 4% assessment classification through the Assessor.
Qualifying older, disabled or legally blind South Carolina residents may apply through the Aiken County Auditor.
Certain disability, veteran and survivor exemptions are handled through the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
What to do when an Aiken County tax payment has a problem
The online payment is not showing yet
Allow for the County’s stated two-business-day posting period. Keep the confirmation number, payment date, amount and payment method. If the account still does not update after the normal posting window, contact the Treasurer before submitting a second payment.
The property information is wrong
Do not expect the Treasurer to change appraisal data. If the issue involves real-property market value, parcel information, legal-residence classification or an assessment appeal, contact the Aiken County Assessor.
The bill is already delinquent
Confirm the live balance with the Delinquent Tax Collector. An old bill may not include later penalties or collection costs, and payment restrictions become more important as the annual tax sale approaches.
You mailed a payment close to a deadline
For delinquent accounts, Aiken County explicitly says the Tax Collector does not honor postmark dates. Contact the office if timing is critical rather than assuming a mailing date protected the account.
You paid the wrong parcel
Save all receipts and contact the Treasurer promptly. Do not attempt to correct the problem by sending a second payment before the County tells you how the original transaction will be handled.
Aiken County Tax Collector FAQs
Who collects current property taxes in Aiken County?
The Aiken County Treasurer collects current property taxes. The Delinquent Tax Collector handles delinquent real-property accounts, tax sales and redemptions.
How do I pay Aiken County property taxes online?
Use Aiken County’s official Search & Pay Taxes portal at lookups.aikencountysc.gov. Verify the parcel, tax year and balance before submitting payment and save the confirmation afterward.
What is the Aiken County Treasurer phone number?
The official Treasurer phone number is 803-642-2092.
Where is the Aiken County Treasurer’s Office?
The main Treasurer’s Office is at 1930 University Parkway, Suite 2700, Aiken, SC 29801.
What are the Aiken County Treasurer office hours?
The Government Center Treasurer office lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding County holidays.
What is the Aiken County Delinquent Tax Collector phone number?
The Delinquent Tax Collector can be reached at 803-642-2081.
Can I pay delinquent Aiken County property taxes over the phone?
No. The Delinquent Tax Collector states that delinquent tax payments are not accepted over the phone.
When is the 2026 Aiken County tax sale?
Aiken County has published November 2, 2026 as the date of the 2026 Delinquent Tax Sale. Tax-sale schedules and property lists can change, so check the official County tax-sale page before relying on the date for a transaction.
How long do Aiken County online tax payments take to post?
Aiken County says taxpayers should allow two business days for an online payment to post to the County tax system.
Does the Aiken County Assessor accept property-tax payments?
No. The Assessor states that it does not accept or process property-tax payments. Current tax payments go to the Treasurer, while delinquent real-property payments go to the Delinquent Tax Collector.
Official Aiken County tax resources
Official tax-account payment and receipt system.
Open official portalCurrent tax collection, office details and satellite-payment information.
Open Treasurer pageDelinquent real property, tax sales, redemptions and payment restrictions.
Open Tax Collector pageReal-property values, classifications, assessment records and appeals.
Open Assessor page
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