South Carolina Sales Tax Rates: Beaufort County
Beaufort County, South Carolina Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 9%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Beaufort County does not. The South Carolina sales tax of 6% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Beaufort County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 3%.
Here's how Beaufort County's maximum sales tax rate of 9% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 98% of South Carolina counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 79% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Beaufort County, South Carolina
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. South Carolina has a 6% sales tax and Beaufort County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Beaufort County is 6% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Beaufort County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 6% | Beaufort |
| Bluffton | 6% | Beaufort |
| Hilton Head Island | 6% | Beaufort |
| Hilton Head Island | 6% | Hilton Head Island |
| Okatie | 9% | Jasper |
| Ladys Island | 6% | Beaufort |
| Saint Helena Island | 6% | Beaufort |
| Yemassee | 9% | Jasper |
| Port Royal | 6% | Port Royal |
| Seabrook | 6% | Beaufort |
| Sheldon | 6% | Beaufort |
| Beaufort | 6% | Port Royal |
| Daufuskie Island | 6% | Beaufort |
| Dale | 6% | Beaufort |
| Lobeco | 6% | Beaufort |
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Beaufort County, South Carolina has a maximum sales tax rate of 9% and an approximate population of 130,350.
Sales tax rates in Beaufort County are determined by four different tax jurisdictions, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Jasper and Port Royal.
Back to South Carolina Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Beaufort County are current as of June 2026
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