South Carolina Sales Tax Rates: Richland County
Richland County, South Carolina Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 8%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 1% is applicable to localities in Richland County, in addition to the 6% South Carolina sales tax.
Some cities and local governments in Richland County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 1%.Here's how Richland County's maximum sales tax rate of 8% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 80% of South Carolina counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 60% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Richland County, South Carolina
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. South Carolina has a 6% sales tax and Richland County collects an additional 1%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Richland County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Richland County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 8% | Richland |
| Irmo | 8% | Richland |
| Blythewood | 8% | Richland |
| Hopkins | 8% | Richland |
| Eastover | 8% | Richland |
| Columbia | 8% | Columbia |
| Gadsden | 8% | Richland |
| State Park | 8% | Columbia |
| Ballentine | 8% | Richland |
| Columbia | 8% | Forest Acres |
| White Rock | 8% | Richland |
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Richland County, South Carolina has a maximum sales tax rate of 8% and an approximate population of 296,314.
Sales tax rates in Richland County are determined by three different tax jurisdictions, Columbia, Forest Acres and Richland.
Back to South Carolina Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Richland County are current as of June 2026
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