Pay, Search or Fix an Anderson County SC Tax Bill
If you need to pay a tax bill, find a property record, confirm office hours, fix a 4% legal-residence issue or understand a late-tax notice, use the task-specific steps below before opening a payment screen.
In Anderson County, South Carolina, the official tax-collection office is the County Treasurer. This guide does not cover Anderson County tax offices in Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky or other states.
andersoncountysc.org or ACPASS route before entering payment information.
Anderson County Treasurer.
January 15.
401 E. River St., Anderson.
ACPASS + Property Viewer.
Which Anderson County tax task do you need?
Use ACPASS, confirm the tax year and account, then pay or save the current balance.
Use the Assessor. Paying the Treasurer does not correct a wrong appraisal or legal-residence classification.
Start with the Auditor, then pay the resulting bill through the Treasurer.
Anderson County “Tax Collector” is the County Treasurer
People commonly search for an Anderson County Tax Collector, but the county’s official department name is Treasurer. The Treasurer collects real property, personal property, motor vehicle, inventory and other taxes and disburses collected funds to county, municipal, school and special-service districts.
Jason P. Phillips
Jason.Phillips@andersoncountysc.gov
Some other county pages still display the older jphillips@andersoncountysc.org address; call the Treasurer if an email is time-sensitive.
Anderson, SC 29624
Mail: PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622
Use the official Treasurer page to verify current collection rules, contacts and office hours before a deadline-sensitive visit.
How to search and pay an Anderson County tax bill
Find Anderson County tax records without paying
“Tax records” can mean three different things: a bill/payment record, an appraisal record or a parcel map. Use the tool that matches the question.
| Need | Use | What you can check |
|---|---|---|
| Tax bill or payment status | ACPASS | Tax records, real estate, property taxes, vehicles and related public-access data. |
| Owner / appraisal / property details | ACPASS Real Property | Owner name, mailing address, deed/plat information, acreage, ratio and tax district. |
| Parcel shape / TMS / map context | Property Viewer | Parcel boundaries, Tax Map numbers, roads, aerial photography, municipal boundaries and other map layers. |
Property-record search sequence
Online, mail and in-person tax payment options
| Method | Official rule | Best use | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Use ACPASS; card convenience fees apply | Fast bill search and electronic payment | Paying a similar account or assuming the fee before checkout. |
| In person | Cash, check, debit or credit card | Counter help and a receipt | Going to Powdersville during its noon lunch closure. |
| Check only; payable to Anderson County Treasurer | Avoiding a card convenience fee | Forgetting the account number or using an old late balance. |
PO Box 8002
Anderson, SC 29622
- Make the check payable to Anderson County Treasurer.
- Write the account number on the check.
- Include the tax bill when possible.
- Keep proof of mailing near a deadline.
- Reopen the current ACPASS record.
- Check whether January 16, February 2 or March 17 has passed.
- Ask for the current amount if tax execution or tax-sale activity may have started.
- Keep proof after the county posts payment.
Anderson and Powdersville tax-office hours
| Office | Address | Published hours | Best reason to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson main office | 401 E. River Street, Anderson, SC 29624 | Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Longest service window; no published lunch closure. |
| Powdersville office | 4 Civic Court, Powdersville, SC 29642 | 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; 1:00–4:00 p.m., Mon–Fri | Convenient satellite office; avoid 12–1 lunch closure. |
January 15 due date and South Carolina penalty stages
Anderson County says real-property tax notices are mailed October 1 and payment is due in full on or before January 15 of the following year. South Carolina law supplies the standard penalty stages used after the due date.
Why two Anderson County property-tax bills can be different
A countywide rate is only part of a tax bill. School district, city, fire, sewer, watershed, special-service and other district components can change the total levy.
The official 2025 levy sheet itemizes a county levy total of 0.08370.
The 2025 sheet shows different total levy figures by tax district; do not copy a neighbor’s rate onto your parcel.
The 2025 levy sheet lists a $110 solid-waste special fee for all households.
The official levy PDF is useful when you need to understand why a city, school, fire or special-service component appears on a particular property.
Legal Residence application: documents, deadline and pending-bill rule
If the property is your South Carolina legal residence, the 4% special assessment is an Assessor matter, not a Treasurer payment adjustment. The official application says it must be submitted no later than the first penalty date, usually January 15 or the first business day thereafter.
- SC driver’s license or SC ID showing the current address for owner-occupants and spouse.
- Vehicle registration(s) and/or utility bills showing the current address.
- Additional documents when divorce/separation, military status, LLC ownership or trust ownership applies.
- The form says complete applications may take up to 30 days to process.
- Filing the application does not suspend the tax due date.
- If approval is still pending when the bill is due, pay the bill; the form says a refund will be issued if the 4% ratio is later granted.
Homestead, agricultural use and other important deadlines
| Issue | Office / rule | Micro-help |
|---|---|---|
| 4% Legal Residence | Assessor | Apply for your qualifying domicile; this is separate from Homestead. |
| Homestead Exemption | Auditor | County guidance says it excludes the first $50,000 of fair-market value for an eligible legal residence. |
| Agricultural Use Value | Assessor | January 15 is the listed annual deadline; filing earlier helps prevent an inaccurate initial bill. |
| 25% ATI exemption | Assessor | January 30 is the county-listed deadline for transfers occurring in the prior year. |
| Multiple-lot discount | Assessor | May 1 is the listed initial-application deadline. |
| Assessment appeal | Assessor | Read the deadline printed on the assessment notice; many late-summer/fall notices carry a 90-day appeal window. |
Vehicle tax, registration, high mileage and refunds
South Carolina vehicle property taxes must be paid before registration. The Auditor helps create or correct the vehicle tax bill; the Treasurer collects it.
The Auditor says bring an out-of-state registration, title or bill of sale when registering a vehicle in South Carolina for the first time.
The Treasurer warns that a notice may be sent to SCDMV to suspend the driver’s license and/or registration. If suspension is already in place, SCDMV reinstatement fees can also apply.
The Auditor FAQ says Anderson County can charge up to 10 years from the current year depending on how long the vehicle was off the road.
High-mileage appeal before the due date
Anderson County 2026 tax sale: current dates and what not to confuse
Monday, October 19, 2026
Civic Center of Anderson
3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Anderson, SC 29625
The county says online bidder registration, property listings and property maps are scheduled to become available beginning September 30, 2026.
Anderson County SC, TX, TN and KY are different tax offices
The generic phrase “Anderson County tax collector” can surface several counties. This page is only for South Carolina.
Final tax-payment and office-routing checklist
Anderson County tax resources to use for live actions
Anderson County Tax Collector FAQs
Is the Anderson County Tax Collector the same as the Treasurer in South Carolina?
Yes for this search intent. Anderson County, South Carolina uses the County Treasurer as the official tax-collection office. The Treasurer collects real, personal, motor-vehicle, inventory and other taxes.
How do I pay Anderson County SC taxes online?
Open ACPASS through the official Anderson County website, locate the correct tax record, verify the owner, TMS/account, tax year and current amount, then use the available payment option and save the confirmation.
What are the Anderson County Treasurer office hours?
The Anderson office at 401 East River Street lists Monday-Friday hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The Powdersville office at 4 Civic Court lists 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
When are Anderson County real property taxes due?
The Treasurer says real-property notices are mailed October 1 and payment is due in full on or before January 15 of the following year. Check the tax notice for any account-specific timing.
What penalties apply after January 15?
South Carolina’s standard schedule adds 3% at the first penalty stage, reaches 10% on February 2 and 15% on March 17. Later-mailed or special bills can follow different timing, so use the current bill or county balance rather than a generic calculator.
Can I mail an Anderson County tax payment?
Yes. The Treasurer says mailed tax payments are by check, payable to Anderson County Treasurer. Write the account number on the check, include the tax bill when possible and mail it to PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622.
How do I search Anderson County tax and property records?
Use ACPASS for tax and real-property records. The Assessor says parcel information can be searched by owner name, Tax Map/TMS number or street name. Use the Property Viewer when you need parcel shapes, Tax Map numbers or map layers.
Who handles the 4% Legal Residence assessment?
The Anderson County Assessor handles Legal Residence classification. The official application is generally due by the first penalty date, requires supporting residency documentation and says filing does not suspend the tax due date.
Who handles vehicle tax and a high-mileage appeal?
The Auditor handles vehicle-tax bill creation, valuation and high-mileage appeals; the Treasurer collects the tax. A high-mileage appeal must be made before the bill due date and the county requires supporting mileage proof.
When is the Anderson County 2026 tax sale?
The county currently schedules the 2026 tax sale for Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Civic Center of Anderson, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The county says bidder registration, property listings and maps are scheduled to become available beginning September 30, 2026.