Pay Property Tax in Lee County
Securely submit your property tax payment online, by phone, mail, or in person. Official portal links, fee schedules, and verified deadlines.
Official Lee County Payment Portal
Secure .gov / .org verified link
Official Office Contact
Lee County Building Department
Property tax payment support
Office Map
Map pin based on verified office address.
Need payment help? Call before paying if your parcel search fails. Always verify payment location and mailing address before visiting.
⚠️ Late Fees & Deadlines
Property taxes in South Carolina must be postmarked or submitted electronically before the final delinquency date. Failing to receive a physical bill in the mail does not excuse you from late penalties. If mailing on the deadline day, walk it into the post office and get a hand-stamped postmark.
Information Required Before You Pay
Have the following ready to ensure your Lee County payment is applied to the correct account:
Parcel ID / Account Number
Found on your tax bill or county property search portal.
Exact Amount Owed
Partial payments are typically automatically rejected.
Payment Method
eCheck, credit/debit card, check, money order, or cash (in person).
Billing Address
Must match your bank records if paying by eCheck or card.
Verified Online Payment Portal
A verified external payment portal is not available in our current database for Lee County. Use the office contact card above before making any payment.
Safe next step
Call the county office first, confirm the correct portal, then return to this guide for payment preparation steps.
Pay by Mail
You can mail a check, cashier's check, or money order. Never mail cash.
- Make checks payable to: Lee County Tax Assessor-Collector (verify exact payee on your bill).
- Include the payment stub from your original tax statement.
- Write your Parcel/Account ID clearly in the check memo line.
💡 Postmark Rule
State law typically determines receipt by the USPS cancellation postmark date, not the arrival date. If mailing on deadline day, walk it inside the post office and ask the clerk to hand-stamp the postmark.
Pay In Person
Best if you need to pay with cash, get an immediate physical receipt, or have complex issues requiring a clerk's assistance.
What to Bring
Your original tax bill, a valid photo ID, and your payment. Credit cards are accepted in person but still carry the ~2.5% convenience fee.
What to Do If Your Payment Fails
If your eCheck is returned for insufficient funds or your card is declined, the county voids your receipt. If this happens near the deadline, you may be pushed past the delinquency date.
You will owe: returned check fee (~$30) + all late penalties
- → Contact the assessor immediately at their main line.
- → Do NOT submit a second online payment without speaking to a clerk first.
- → Prepare to pay in person with a cashier's check or money order.
Payment FAQs
Deadlines vary annually, but typically fall in late fall or early winter. Always refer to your physical tax statement or the official payment portal for the verified 2026 delinquency date.
If paid online, save your confirmation number. Check the property search records on the county portal 3–5 business days later — the status should show "Paid."
Most counties do not accept partial payments unless you are on an approved installment plan. Contact the treasurer's office to confirm Lee County's policy.
Lee County Tax Collector
Location
County Seat
South Carolina