South Carolina Sales Tax Rates: Georgetown County
Georgetown County, South Carolina Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 8%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Georgetown County does not. The South Carolina sales tax of 6% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Georgetown County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 2%.
Here's how Georgetown County's maximum sales tax rate of 8% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 80% of South Carolina counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 60% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Georgetown 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 Georgetown County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Georgetown 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 Georgetown County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 8% | Williamsburg |
| Pawleys Island | 7% | Georgetown |
| Georgetown | 7% | Georgetown |
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Georgetown County, South Carolina has a maximum sales tax rate of 8% and an approximate population of 34,827.
Sales tax rates in Georgetown County are determined by two different tax jurisdictions, Georgetown and Williamsburg.
Back to South Carolina Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Georgetown County are current as of June 2026