The Pee Dee region's commercial and medical hub, positioned at the crossroads of I-95 and I-20. Florence combines a regional healthcare and logistics economy with meaningful, genuinely accessible delinquent inventory across both the city core and surrounding agricultural communities.
Florence County's annual October tax sale follows South Carolina's standard bid-down-the-interest-rate format, starting at the 12% statutory maximum. Winning rates run 7–11%, among the better rates available on a genuine regional-hub county.
Florence serves as the Pee Dee region's primary healthcare hub (McLeod Health) and a logistics crossroads at the I-95/I-20 interchange. This regional draw supports a ~71% redemption rate and consistent housing demand beyond what the county's population alone would suggest.
South Carolina's standard 12-month redemption period applies. If pursuing an ownership-path certificate, statutory notice must be sent via certified mail at month 11 to all interested parties. SC-licensed legal counsel is strongly recommended for ownership-intent certificates.
The county seat's residential neighborhoods carry meaningful delinquency volume at moderate competition. Good ownership-path viability given the city's regional draw.
Logistics and commercial parcels near the interstate interchange benefit from Florence's role as a regional transportation hub — verify comparable sales given the commercial-industrial mix.
Agricultural and large-lot residential parcels away from the Pee Dee River floodplain see minimal institutional interest and lower flood risk than the eastern county.
Portions of eastern Florence County carry meaningful flood zone exposure. Verify FEMA status before bidding any parcel near the Pee Dee River or its tributaries.
Smaller Florence County towns have thinner comparable sales data — verify market depth and realistic resale timelines before bidding with ownership intent in these areas.
Logistics and industrial-adjacent commercial parcels may carry specialized use considerations. Standard title and environmental diligence applies but budget extra research time.
| County seat | Florence |
| Population | ~141,961 |
| Economic base | McLeod Health (regional healthcare hub), logistics at I-95/I-20 interchange, agriculture |
| Annual lien parcels | ~1,300–2,000 (estimated) |
| Max interest rate | 12% per annum (SC Code § 12-51) |
| Typical win rate | 7–11% |
| Auction month | October |
| Redemption period | 12 months from date of sale |
| Redemption rate | ~71% — supported by regional hub economy |
| Flood risk | Moderate — check Pee Dee River proximity in eastern county |
| Primary strategy | Balanced — both income and ownership paths viable |
| Delinquent Tax Collector | florenceco.org/delinquent-tax → |
| Governing statute | SC Code § 12-51 → |
Annual October sale information, property lists, registration, and bidding procedures.
florenceco.org/delinquent-tax →Property assessments, ownership records, and parcel data. Essential first step before any additional diligence on target parcels.
florenceco.org/assessor →Deed history, mortgages, IRS liens, and all encumbrances. Identify all parties needing notice at month 11 for any ownership-intent certificate.
florenceco.org/rod →Interactive parcel maps, aerial imagery, and property data. Use to verify Pee Dee River proximity and rural land use before bidding.
florenceco.org/gis →Check flood zone status on any Florence County parcel near the Pee Dee River or its tributaries, particularly in the eastern county.
msc.fema.gov →Federal liens survive SC's tax sale process. Search county records for IRS filings before bidding commercial or business-associated parcels.
irs.gov/liens →Building permits, code violations, and inspection records for Florence city addresses. Check before bidding older residential parcels.
cityofflorence.com →Find a South Carolina real estate attorney for ownership-path certificates. Month-11 notice and quiet title require SC-licensed counsel.
scbar.org/find-a-lawyer →South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control — search known contaminated sites before bidding commercial or industrial parcels near the I-95/I-20 corridor.
scdhec.gov →Current sales prices and market conditions across Florence County. Use to calibrate realistic bid ceilings and resale expectations.
Florence Realtors →South Carolina's governing statute — bid format, 12% max rate, 12-month redemption, month-11 notice requirement, and tax deed procedures.
scstatehouse.gov/code →Regional hub stability, moderate competition — run the numbers before bidding.