Greenville City Council Approves Sales Tax Referendum for November Ballot
Greenville City Council has unanimously approved placing a 1% municipal sales tax referendum on the November general election ballot. If passed by voters, this tax, effective May 1, 2027, would generate an estimated $511.6 million over eight years. Funds would…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 10, 2026 —
Greenville City Council has taken a significant step towards potentially increasing municipal sales tax, unanimously approving a measure to place a 1% sales tax referendum on the upcoming November general election ballot.
The decision by the council means that voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to implement the additional tax. If approved by the electorate, the 1% municipal sales tax would be enacted on May 1, 2027. Projections indicate that this tax could generate an estimated $511.6 million over an eight-year period.
The proposed revenue from the sales tax is earmarked for two primary purposes: property tax relief for homeowners and funding for critical capital improvements across the city. These capital improvement projects are slated to include upgrades and developments in several key areas:
- Roadway infrastructure
- Sewer systems
- Stormwater management
- Public safety initiatives
- Fire station enhancements
The unanimous approval by the City Council suggests a unified front in placing this fiscal measure before the voters. The specifics of how the generated funds would be allocated between property tax relief and capital improvements are detailed in the referendum that will appear on the November ballot. The effective date of May 1, 2027, allows for planning and implementation following a potential voter-approved referendum.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Fitzgerald on greenvillejournal.com, see more information here.