Chester County Capital Project Sales Tax Referendum
Chester County, South Carolina
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would continue Chester County’s 1% sales tax to pay for parks, fire services, public buildings, and other listed projects. Shoppers would keep paying the same sales tax rate after the current tax ends.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Chester County Council (Ordinance 2026-11)
The county's elected council. Under state law, a county can add this 1% sales tax for building projects only if voters approve.
Source: chestercountysc.gov
A YES vote means
A yes vote keeps the sales tax and funds the listed projects.
A NO vote means
A no vote lets the current tax end as planned, leaving these projects without this funding.
Sources: chestercountysc.gov23