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Official non-partisan educational guide to Georgetown County's Nov. 3 1% sales tax referendum. Factual info: gtcountysc.gov/LOST

Learn how 71% funds property tax relief, what items are exempt (groceries/medicine at 0%), and where revenue goes.

10/28/2026

We've heard: "If it passes, the 1% starts right away."

The fact: If voters approve it on Nov 3, the 1% local option sales tax would take effect May 1, 2027.

Nothing would change at the register this holiday season either way.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/27/2026

If you've opened the credit estimator, you've seen it ask for your tax district.

Your tax district is the area your property sits in for tax purposes, and it's listed on your tax notice. It tells the estimator whether your property is inside a municipality (City of Georgetown, Andrews, or Pawleys Island).

That matters because property inside a municipality would get a share of the municipal credit on top of the county credit.

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10/27/2026

One week from today, Georgetown County votes.

On the ballot: whether to add a 1% local option sales tax, with at least 71% of every dollar collected going to credits on property tax bills and up to 29% funding local services.

You can still vote early through Saturday, Oct 31 (Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM–6 PM), or on Election Day, Tue, Nov 3, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/27/2026

Save this one for when you head to the polls.

The 1% in 5 facts:
1. 1 cent per dollar on taxable purchases in Georgetown County
2. Groceries, gas, prescriptions and residential utilities are exempt
3. 71% would go to property tax credits, automatically
4. 29% would fund local services
5. If approved, it would start May 1, 2027

How to vote:
• Early voting: through Sat, Oct 31, Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM–6 PM
• Election Day: Tue, Nov 3, 7 AM–7 PM
• Bring your photo ID

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/26/2026

Own a vacation home or a rental property in Georgetown County?

The credit isn't only for the home you live in. Secondary homes, vacation homes and rentals are eligible too, at the 6% assessment ratio.

Want a number? Enter the property's appraised value in the estimator at georgetowndecides.org.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/26/2026

Still have questions about the 1% sales tax? Bring them Thursday.

The county is hosting a virtual presentation on Thursday, Oct 29, from 6:00 to 7:15 PM. It's a livestream with live Q&A, so you can watch from home and ask your questions in real time.

Details and learn more at georgetowndecides.org.

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10/26/2026

The 29% for local services works out to about $3.48 million a year. Here's how it would be divided:

• Georgetown County (unincorporated): $2,540,400
• City of Georgetown: $661,200
• Town of Andrews: $174,000
• Town of Pawleys Island: $104,400

It would help fund law enforcement, fire protection, EMS, road paving, drainage and municipal services. All figures are estimates.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/25/2026

Q: Is this the same 1% sales tax voters approved in 2024?

A: No. In 2024, Georgetown County voters approved a 1% Capital Project Sales Tax, which brought the sales tax to 7%.

The question on this year's ballot is a separate 1% local option sales tax. If approved, at least 71% would go to credits on property tax bills and up to 29% would fund local services.

Two different taxes, two different questions.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/25/2026

Early voting is closed on Sundays, so today's a good day for a little homework.

Grab your appraised value and try the credit estimator at georgetowndecides.org. It takes about a minute.

Early voting picks back up tomorrow, Monday, Oct 26, and runs through Saturday, Oct 31.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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10/25/2026

New here? Here's the 1% sales tax question at a glance:

• $12 million: estimated collected each year
• 71% ($8.52M): property tax credits
• 29% ($3.48M): local services like law enforcement, fire, EMS, roads and drainage
• About 40%: estimated share paid by visitors

The question is on your ballot during early voting and on Nov 3.

Learn more: georgetowndecides.org

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