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Lexington County

Lexington County is a county in South Carolina. It pays for police, public works, health and human services and fire protection. In 2022, Lexington County spent about $235.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Collected and spent

In 2022, Lexington County spent about $235.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Spent
$235.9M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending

Where the money comes from

One tax.

Property tax
98.23 mills
Source · SC Association of Counties — 2024 Property Tax Rates by County Report, Lexington County. Read on June 20, 2026.
DetailsLexington County (SC) 2024 County Total .09823 = 98.23 mills (county-government only; the 23.336-mill Fire district is separate, excluded — Lexington Auditor TY2024 schedule confirms) — per-dollar decimal × 1000 = mills; SC 4% owner-occupied assessment ratio

Where it goes

Twelve service lines.

General government
$50.1M
Police
$41.9M
Public works
$34.0M
Health and human services
$33.6M
Fire
$28.8M
Courts
$15.2M
Corrections
$14.1M
Library
$9.9M
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Other
$6.7M
Debt service · past obligation
$0.8M
Transit
$0.5M
Parks and recreation
$0.3M

Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.

Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.

Who decides

Council adopts the county budget each year. It must do so before the budget year starts. It also sets the taxes that pay for the budget. 9 Council members, each chosen by voters in one district.

Michael Bishop
Council Member, District 1
Next election
November 7, 2028
Paul Lawrence "Larry" Brigham, Jr.
Council Member, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Darrell Hudson
Council Member, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Todd Cockrell
Council Member, District 4
Next election
November 7, 2028
Clifford P. Fisher, III
Council Member, District 5
Next election
November 7, 2028
Charlene "Charli" Wessinger
Council Member, District 6
Next election
November 7, 2028
Beth A. Carrigg
Council Member, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
Glen M. Conwell
Council Member, District 8
Next election
November 3, 2026
M. Todd Cullum
Council Member, District 9
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · South Carolina Legislature, S.C. Code §4-9-140. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsS.C. Code §4-9-140 (fiscal year; adoption of budgets; levying of taxes) (read 2026-10-10)

When decisions happen

Council must hold a public hearing before it adopts the budget. It must adopt the budget before the new budget year begins.

Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 4 seats

How to reach it

Clerk to County Council: (803) 785-8103
Phone
countycouncil@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov
Email
212 South Lake Drive, Suite 601, Lexington, SC 29072
Mailing address
Source · South Carolina Legislature, S.C. Code §4-9-140. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsS.C. Code §4-9-140 (fiscal year) and §4-9-130 (public hearings before budget adoption) (read 2026-10-10)

Also on this tax bill

A Lexington County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.

On every bill in Lexington County

South CarolinaState

On some bills, depending on the address

Cities: 13

Red BankNot in Who Taxes Me yet
CayceNot in Who Taxes Me yet
LexingtonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
West ColumbiaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Seven OaksNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Oak GroveNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Batesburg-LeesvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EdmundNot in Who Taxes Me yet
White KnollNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Fairview CrossroadsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
GastonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Pine RidgeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
PelionNot in Who Taxes Me yet

School districts: 5

Lexington School District 1School district
Lexington School District 4Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Lexington School District 3Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Lexington School District 2Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Lexington School District 5Not in Who Taxes Me yet

Sources

Spent
Taxes
SC Association of Counties — 2024 Property Tax Rates by County Report, Lexington County. Read on June 20, 2026.
DetailsLexington County (SC) 2024 County Total .09823 = 98.23 mills (county-government only; the 23.336-mill Fire district is separate, excluded — Lexington Auditor TY2024 schedule confirms) — per-dollar decimal × 1000 = mills; SC 4% owner-occupied assessment ratio
Who decides
South Carolina Legislature, S.C. Code §4-9-140. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsS.C. Code §4-9-140 (fiscal year; adoption of budgets; levying of taxes) (read 2026-10-10)
When decisions happen
South Carolina Legislature, S.C. Code §4-9-140. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsS.C. Code §4-9-140 (fiscal year) and §4-9-130 (public hearings before budget adoption) (read 2026-10-10)
How to reach it
South Carolina Legislature, Lexington County Council Members page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsLexington County Council Members page (read 2026-10-10)
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