Williamsburg County, SC sales tax rate increases to 8%
A new 1% Capital Projects Tax takes effect in Williamsburg County, South Carolina on May 1, 2026, raising the county’s combined sales tax rate from 7% to 8%. If you sell or deliver taxable goods to Williamsburg County customers, you’ll need to be collecting the new rate from day one.
Written by Alex Lamachenka
Head of DemandGen
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Key takeaways
- Williamsburg County’s sales tax rate increases from 7% to 8% on May 1, 2026, due to a new 1% Capital Projects Tax
- The accommodations tax rate also increases, from 8% to 9%
- Unprepared foods are exempt from the new tax; the first return reflecting the new rate is due June 20, 2026
What changed
- Previous rate: 7% combined sales tax in Williamsburg County
- New rate: 8% combined sales tax in Williamsburg County
- What changed: A new 1% Capital Projects Tax has been imposed by the county
- Accommodations tax: Increases from 8% to 9%
- First return due: June 20, 2026, covering the May 2026 reporting period
Note: Williamsburg County previously had a Capital Projects Tax that expired on April 30, 2025, temporarily returning the rate to 7%. This is a newly imposed tax, not a renewal of the previous one.
Who this affects
- Retailers making sales and deliveries into Williamsburg County. You’re required to collect the new 8% rate on all taxable sales sourced to Williamsburg County starting May 1, 2026.
- Remote sellers with Williamsburg County customers. If you sell taxable goods delivered to buyers in Williamsburg County, the new rate applies to those transactions.
- Accommodation providers. The accommodations tax rate increases to 9%; update your billing accordingly.
- Ecommerce sellers using platform integrations. Confirm your sales tax engine is applying the correct county-level rate for Williamsburg County transactions from May 1 onward.
Note: Unprepared foods are exempt from the Capital Projects Tax and are not subject to the rate increase.
Next steps for sellers
- Verify that your sales tax calculations for Williamsburg County reflect the 8% rate starting May 1, 2026
- File your May 2026 return using the new rate — it is due June 20, 2026
- If you provide accommodations in Williamsburg County, update your billing to reflect the 9% accommodations tax rate
If you use TaxCloud
TaxCloud’s sales tax engine automatically updates county-level rates across all U.S. jurisdictions — including Williamsburg County — so your calculations will reflect the new 8% rate on May 1, 2026 without any manual changes on your end.
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Disclaimer
TaxCloud provides sales tax compliance solutions. We do not provide legal or tax advice. For questions about your specific tax situation or filing requirements, we recommend consulting a qualified sales tax accountant.
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