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Greenville County Special Sales and Use Tax Question 1

What does this measure do?

Supports: Public Infrastructure

Greenville County would add a 1% sales tax starting May 2027 for up to eight years or $1.1 billion, with $990 million for roads, bridges, and drainage, $33 million for transit, and $77 million for greenbelts. You would pay 1 cent more per dollar on most purchases, except SNAP food and capped items.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Greenville County Council (transportation sales tax ordinance, third reading July 21, 2026)

The county's elected council. Its ordinance sets a 1% sales tax that starts only if voters approve it.

Source: greenvillecounty.org

A YES vote means

The county charges the 1% sales tax, within the time and dollar limits, for the listed projects.

A NO vote means

The county would not charge this 1% sales tax.

No financial records found for this ballot measure.