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Chester County Treasurer

The Chester County Treasurer's Office is responsible for collecting a wide array of taxes, including real property, personal property, and motor vehicle taxes, along with other miscellaneous taxes. Following collection, these funds are disbursed to the appropriate recipients, which include Chester County government itself, the municipalities within the county, local school districts, and any established special taxing districts.

The Treasurer's Office also maintains comprehensive records of all revenues received, providing a clear and auditable trail of financial activity. Furthermore, the office invests any funds that are not immediately required for disbursement, aiming to maximize returns and safeguard taxpayer money.

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  • Hours

    8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
    Monday - Friday

  • Location Address

    1476 J. A. Cochran Bypass
    Chester, SC 29706

  • Mailing Address

    PO Box 686
    Chester, SC 29706

  • Mailing Address for Real Property Tax Bills
    (Land, Buildings, Business Personal)

    Chester County Treasurer
    PO Box 63464
    Charlotte, NC 28263-3464

  • Mailing Address for all Other Tax Bills
    (Vehicles)

    Chester County Treasurer
    PO Box 686
    Chester, SC 29706

  • Phone

    (803) 385-2608

  • Fax

    (855) 946-0259

Responsibilities and Services

  • This Department DOES

    • Collect real, personal, motor vehicle and other taxes and disburse the allocation of those funds to County government, municipalities, schools and special taxing districts in Chester County.
    • Maintain records of revenues collected and invest any funds not immediately needed for disbursement.
    • Deposit money received from other County departments.
    • Generate refund checks to taxpayers for overpayments due to change in address status, assessment or other adjustments as determined by the Auditor or Assessor.
    • Act as a paying agent for bond and other debt issues for the County and special districts.
    • Collect the annual renewal license fee on motor vehicles on behalf of the State of South Carolina.
    • Provide tax information to the public and legal professionals.
    • Offer on-line capabilities with the SC Department of Public Safety's Division of Motor Vehicles, for collection of biannual registration fees.

  • This Department DOES NOT

    • Set property tax rates or millage.
    • Assess the value of property (See Assessor).
    • Determine the amount of tax owed (See Auditor).
    • Make address or name corrections (See Auditor or Assessor).
    • Create or change the assessment ratio on real property (See Assessor).
    • Collect delinquent property taxes (See Tax Collector.
    • Resolve disputes over property appraisals or assessments.
    • Grant high mileage tax discounts on personal property vehicle taxes (See Auditor).
    • Grant homestead or other property tax exemptions (See Auditor).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why did the Treasurer raise my taxes?

    The Treasurer does not determine property tax amounts. The amount of tax money needed is decided by each of the area's taxing authorities. The Assessor's Office determines appraisal values for real property while the Auditor calculates the tax.

  • Why did the Treasurer send my bill to the wrong address?

    The Treasurer does not maintain property or owner records. The Assessor and Auditor maintain these records and are dependent on taxpayers to notify their offices of changes in address.

  • Where does the Treasurer invest funds, and what are the constraints on investment of County monies?

    Sections 12-45-220 and 6-5-10 of the SC Code of Laws limit the Treasurer as to where public funds may be invested.

    These code sections allow investment:

    1. in obligations of the United States and its agencies within the United States that are fully guaranteed by the federal government;
    2. in bonds or certificates of indebtedness of the State of South Carolina and its agencies;
    3. in shares of any building and loan association insured by an agency of the United States; and do with banking institutions of South Carolina.