Greenville Considers 1% Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief and Infrastructure
The city of Greenville is considering a 1% local sales tax referendum for the November ballot. This penny tax, if approved, aims to provide property tax relief and fund infrastructure projects. A public meeting was held on July 28th to…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 29, 2026 —
Greenville is weighing a proposal to introduce a 1% local sales tax, a measure that could appear on the November ballot for voter consideration. Known as a “penny tax,” the initiative, if approved, is intended to offer relief on property taxes while also funding critical infrastructure improvements within the city.
A public meeting was convened on July 28th to disseminate information and address questions regarding the proposed sales tax. During this session, details were shared about the potential financial impact of the tax. Projections indicate that the penny tax could generate an estimated $511.6 million over an eight-year period, should it be enacted.
The dual objective of the proposed tax is to alleviate the burden of property taxes on residents and businesses, and to secure funding for necessary upgrades and developments to the city’s infrastructure. The specific allocation of funds between property tax relief and infrastructure projects is expected to be detailed further as the proposal moves forward.
Further information regarding the referendum and its potential implications will be made available as the city continues its review process. Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the matter in the upcoming November election.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Fitzgerald on greenvillejournal.com, see more information here.
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