Mauldin Places Penny Sales Tax Referendum on November Ballot
What happened
Mauldin City Council voted to place a penny sales tax referendum before voters this November. If approved, the tax is estimated to generate approximately $24.5 million. The revenue would be dedicated to repaving roads, public safety upgrades, and returning nearly $5 million in property tax credits to homeowners.
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Why it matters
The proposal changes local funding mechanisms by dedicating sales tax revenue to specific capital projects and homeowner relief. This measure is part of a trend, as other municipalities, including Greenville County and Simpsonville, are also considering similar local sales tax proposals this fall.
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Who's involved
- SimpsonvilleA municipality that is also considering a similar local sales tax proposal
- Greenville CountyA county that is also considering a similar local sales tax proposal
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The entities involved
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Simpsonville
city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Greenville County
county in South Carolina, United States
Related events
- Both Simpsonville and Mauldin communities held sales tax referendums on August 28, 2026.
- Owen chairs Investing for Greenville’s Future, an initiative promoting economic development in Greenville County.
- A tax relief act affecting Simpsonville has been signed by the city council, which operates within Greenville County.
- Mauldin, near other Upstate municipalities, is proposing a countywide sales tax referendum.
- Both Simpsonville and Union County proposed separate penny tax measures on September 15, 2026.