Charleston County Sales & Use Tax — Question 1
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Charleston County would renew an existing 0.5% sales tax for up to 25 years or $4.25 billion for roads, transit, and green space. Shoppers would keep paying half a cent per dollar after the current tax ends in 2027, with no rate increase.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Charleston County Council (2026 Transportation Sales Tax ordinance, final reading July 21, 2026)
The county's elected council. The ordinance would keep the existing half-cent transportation sales tax going, which needs voter approval.
Source: live5news.com
A YES vote means
Renew the expiring half-cent transportation sales tax for up to 25 years or $4.25 billion. Shoppers keep paying it after 2027, with no increase in the tax rate.
A NO vote means
Do not renew the expiring half-cent transportation tax. It would end when its current authorization runs out, reducing funding for roads, transit, and green space.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Source: charlestontransportation.com