FAQs • York County, SC • CivicEngage

Does the County have a local accommodations tax ordinance?: Yes, the County does have a local accommodations tax ordinance. All hotels located in the unincorporated areas of York County are to collect 3% for the local accommodations tax and those collections should be submitted to the County by the 20th of the following month. The State also requires collection of accommodations tax. That amount is 2% and is submitted directly to the Department of Revenue by using the state tax form ST 388. The York County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee meets annually in April and May to review applications and submit their recommendation to County Council. To apply for Accommodations Tax funding, please call the office at 803-684-8528.

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Treasurer & Finance

1. Where can I get a copy of the County budget and audit reports?: Copies of the County budget and audit reports are available at all branches of the York County Library and in the archives of the York County site.

2. Where do I get a business license?: The County does not require a business license in the unincorporated areas of York County, therefore does not issue business licenses. If your business is located within city limits, you should contact the city to see if a city license is required.

3. Can I pay my taxes online?: You may pay your taxes online by going to the York County Online Taxes page.

4. Why have I not received my tax notice for my vehicle?: The York County Auditor's Office can determine the status of your vehicle tax notice. York Office phone number is 803-684-8501 and the Rock Hill office phone is 803-909-7171.

5. I have a question about the assessed value for my home, who should I contact?: The York County Tax Assessor's Office can explain the assessed value of your home, call the York Office at 803-684-8526.

6. How can I get a high mileage adjustment on my vehicle?: The York County Auditor's Office can determine if your vehicle meets the requirements for a high mileage adjustment, for more information call 803-684-8526.

7. How can I get the homestead exemption on my home?: The York County Auditor's Office can provide you the information you need to apply for the homestead exemption.

8. How can I get a tax bill deleted for a boat that I no longer own?: You will need to contact the York County Auditor's Office to have the current year tax bill deleted. In order to prevent billing in future year's, you will need to contact the Department of Natural Resources. Contact the York Office phone at 803-684-8501 or Rock Hill office phone at 803-909-7171.

9. Does the County have a local accommodations tax ordinance?: Yes, the County does have a local accommodations tax ordinance. All hotels located in the unincorporated areas of York County are to collect 3% for the local accommodations tax and those collections should be submitted to the County by the 20th of the following month. The State also requires collection of accommodations tax. That amount is 2% and is submitted directly to the Department of Revenue by using the state tax form ST 388. The York County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee meets annually in April and May to review applications and submit their recommendation to County Council. To apply for Accommodations Tax funding, please call the office at 803-684-8528.

10. Does the County have a local hospitality tax?: Yes, the County does have a local hospitality tax ordinance. All restaurants and bars located in the unincorporated area are to collect 2% on their gross proceeds from sales of food and beverage. Restaurants and bars located in Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon and Smyrna must collect 1%. The collections are to be submitted on a monthly basis to the York County Finance Department by the 20th of the following month. Uses of these funds are based on state law and recommendations are submitted to County Council by the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee. See York County Hospitality Tax Page