Quick answerSouth Carolina sells redeemable tax deeds for unpaid property taxes. Lien buyers can earn Tiered flat interest on the bid amount by redemption timing (§ 12-51-90(B)): 3% if redeemed in months 1-3, 6% in months 4-6, 9% in months 7-9, 12% in months 10-12; interest capped at the Forfeited Land Commission bid amount under § 12-51-55. Redemption: 12 months from the date of the delinquent tax sale (§ 12-51-90(A)); if not redeemed, the successful bidder receives a tax deed after the period expires Sales: Annual county delinquent tax sales in the fall, varying by county (commonly October-December) Governing law: South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 12, Chapter 51 (esp. §§ 12-51-55, 12-51-90, 12-51-130).