The A to Z Guide to Citizen Services
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Abandoned Motor Vehicles--To report an abandoned vehicle, contact the City's Codes Enforcement office at 525-7040. Abandoned vehicles are inoperable or unregistered vehicles parked on the public right-of-way
Adoption Services--Those seeking to adopt children, or to place children for adoption should contact the South Carolina Department of Social Services at (800) 922-1518
Adult Recreation--Recreations services are provided by the Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services. For more information, call 470-6200
Agendas
Air Travel
Savannah International Airport
Charleston International Airport
Animal Control--For information on lost animals, or to report stray or dangerous domestic animals, contact the Beaufort County Animal Control office at 846-3904. For undomesticated animals, such as raccoons, contact the police dispatch unit at 524-2777.
Applications for City Employment
Athletics--The Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services organizes athletic leagues for various sports throughout the County. For information, call 470-6200
Attractions--For information on local attractions, contact the Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400
Birth Certificates--The South Carolina Bureau of Vital Statistics maintains records of births and deaths in the state. For information on how to obtain copies of birth or death certificates, call (803) 734-4830.
Building Permits--For information on building permits, contact the City Codes office at 525-7040
Bus Tours--For information on booking a bus tour, contact the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400. To report problems with tour buses, call the City's Tourism Management office at 322-7900
Carriages--For information on booking carriage tours, contact the Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400. To report problems with carriages, call the City's Tourism Management office at 322-7900
Cemetery--The U.S. National Cemetery is located on Boundary Street at the gateway to downtown Beaufort. For more information, call 524-3925
Child Protection Services--To report suspected child abuse, or for information on the subject, contact the Department of Social Services at 470-4651
Citizen Assistance and Information--For information on all city services, or to get additional assistance, call 525-7070
City Attorney--The City Attorney is William B. Harvey III. He is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, City Council. He may be contacted at 524-3109
Division of Motor Vehicles--The South Carolina DMV is located on SC 170. Call 524-1385 for more information
Drainage--For problems related to drainage on City streets, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Education
Beaufort County Public Schools
Electricity--For information on electric hook-ups or to report outages, contact South Carolina Electric and Gas at (800) 251-7234
Emergency Calls--In case of fire, police, or EMS emergency, call 911 immediately
Employment--For information on jobs with the City, contact our Human Resources office at 525-7016. For other employment opportunities, contact the South Carolina Employment Services office at 524-3351
Engineering--For information regarding engineering on City construction projects, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Events--For information on local events, contact the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400, or Main Street Beaufort, USA at 525-6644
Family Assistance--The Department of Social Services provides a number of assistance programs for families in need. Call 470-4659 for more information
Festivals--For more information on festivals, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400, or Main Street Beaufort, U.S.A at 525-6644
Flooding--To report flooding in the City, contact the Beaufort Fire Department at 525-7055. In case of emergency, dial 911 immediately. Do not attempt to cross flooded streets
Flower Beds--City flower beds are maintained by the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works. For more information, contact Eliza Hill at 525-6348
Food Stamps--For information on food stamps and other assistance programs, contact the Department of Social Services at 470-4659
Garbage--The Department of Public Works manages solid waste disposal. For more information, contact 525-7054
Gas--For gas service hook-ups, or to report suspected leaks, contact South Carolina Electric and Gas at (800) 251-7234
Handicapped Parking--For information on handicapped parking opportunities in the City, or to report suspected abuse, contact the Beaufort Parking Enforcement office at 322-8037
Handicapped Access--To report problems with handicap access in City buildings, contact the City Building Official at 525-7040
Hazardous Materials Information--To report spills call 911. For additional information on hazardous materials, contact the Beaufort Fire Department at 525-7055
Health Department--For information on County health programs and immunizations call 525-7615
Historic Preservation--For information on preservation of historic structures, contact the Department of Planning and Development Services at 525-7011
Housing Authority--For information on housing programs in the area, contact the Beaufort Housing Authority at 525-7055
Immigration and Naturalization--For information on immigration, or to report suspected violations, call the Bureau of Citizenship Services at (800) 375-5283
Immunizations--Information on immunizations can be found at the 525-7615
Impounded Vehicles--If you suspect your vehicle has been towed, contact the Beaufort Police Department at 322-7900
Information Technology--For information on the City's computer systems, contact Tim Roberts
Information--For general information about City services, contact 525-7070
Inspections--To schedule inspections related to codes and permits, contact the Codes Enforcement Division at 525-7040. For fire inspections, call the Beaufort Fire Department at 525-7055
Jail--The Beaufort County Detention Center is located at the County Complex on Ribaut Road. For information call 470-5711
Jobs--For information on jobs with the City, contact the Human Resources Department at 525-7016
Large Item Pickup--To schedule a large item pickup, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Licenses and Permits
Building Permits--525-7040
Business Licenses--525-7025
Certificates of Occupancy--525-7040
Driver's Licenses--524-1385
Marriage Licenses--470-5218
Zoning--525-7040
Limousine Permit/Limousine Driver Permit—These permits can be obtained at the Beaufort Police Department, 322-7917
Magistrate--842-4260
Maps--For County mapping information, contact the GIS Department at 470-2660
Marriage Licenses--470-5218
Meals Tax--525-7025
Mowing/Weed Control--To report overgrown lots, contact the Codes Division at 525-7040
Meters (Parking)--For information on parking meters and violations, contact the City's Parking Enforcement Office at 322-8037
Neighborhood Associations--For information on how to start a neighborhood association, or on contacts for existing neighborhood groups, contact the Department of Planning and Development Services at 525-7011
Noise--To report excessive neighborhood noise, contact the Beaufort Police Department at 322-7900
Parking--For information on lot locations, meters, fines, enforcement, and other parking issues, contact the Parking Enforcement office at 322-8037
Parks--City parks are maintained by the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works. For information on City parks, call 525-6348. For information on rental of facilities at City parks, contact the Finance Department at 525-7070
Permits--Building permits are issued through the Codes Division. For more information, call 525-7040. Taxi, Limousine, Taxi/Limousine Driver, Construction Parking Permit, Street Solicitation Permits can be obtained at the Beaufort Police Department, 322-7917
Personal Property Tax--Tax assessment and collection is handled by the Beaufort County Finance Department. Call 470-2519 for more information
Planning Commission--The Joint Municipal Planning Commission is charged with overseeing growth and development issues in the City of Beaufort and the Town of Port Royal. The Commission is staffed by the Department of Planning and Development Services. For more information, call 525-7011
Playgrounds--Playgrounds are maintained by the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works. For information, call 525-6348
Police--The Beaufort Police Department is responsible for crime prevention and law enforcement operations in the City. For information, call 322-7900. In case of emergency, dial 911
Press Inquiries--All press inquiries should be directed to the City Manager's office. Call 525-7072 for more information
Purchasing--City purchasing is handled through the Finance Department. For information, call 525-7010
Recreation--Recreational activities are coordinated by the Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services. For more information, call 470-6200
Recycling--For information on recycling services, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Refuse Collection--Refuse services are coordinated by the Department of Public Works. Call 525-7054 for more information
Sewer Services--Sewer service is provided by the Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority. Call 987-9200 for more information
Sidewalks--To report damage to City sidewalks, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Sign Permits--Any commercial signage requires a permit from the Codes Division. Call 525-7040 for more information
Signals, Street and Traffic Signs--Contact the Public Works Department for information on street signage or signals at 525-7054
Site Plans--Site plans are required for most construction projects in the City. Contact the Codes Division for more information at 525-7040
Smoke Detectors--Contact the Beaufort Fire Department for information on smoke detectors at 525-7055
Social Services--For information on assistance, call 470-4618
Soil and Erosion Control--Construction projects are required to mitigate soil contamination and erosion. For more information contact the Codes Division at 525-7040
Stray Animals--To report stray or dangerous domestic animals, contact Animal Control at 846-3904. For undomesticated animals, such as raccoons, contact the police dispatch unit at 524-2777
Street Closure Request--Beaufort City Council must approve all street closures. Call 525-7072 for more information
Street Solicitation Permit—This permit can be obtained at the Beaufort Police Department, 322-7917
Swimming Pools--The Department of Parks and Leisure Services maintains several public swimming pools. Call 470-6200 for more information
Taxi Permit/Taxi Driver Permit--This permit can be obtained at the Beaufort Police Department, 322-7917
Tennis Courts--Courts are maintained by the Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services. Call 420-6200 for more information
Tourism--For information on local attractions and accommodations, contact the Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce at 986-5400. To report problems with carriage, bus, or walking tours, contact the Tourism Management office at 525-7011
Traffic Engineering--For information on road construction, contact the Department of Public Works at 525-7054
Traffic Tickets--For information on payment of traffic violations, contact the Municipal Court Administrator at 525-7036
Trash Collection--For information on trash collection, call 525-7054
Trees--A permit is required to remove trees within the City limits. Contact the Codes Division at 525-7040 for more information. To report a downed tree on a public right of way, call the Public Works Department at 525-7054
Unemployment Services--For information regarding unemployment benefits, please call 524-3351
Utilities
Gas and Electric--Contact South Carolina Electric and Gas at (800) 251-7234
Water and Sewer--Contact Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority at 987-9200
Vehicle Registration--Contact the South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles at 524-1385
Visitor Center--Visitor Centers are maintained by the Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 986-5400
Wastewater Services--Wastewater treatment is coordinated by the Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority. Call 987-9200 for more information
Water Service--Water service is provided by the Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority. For more information call 987-9200
Weeds--City code prohibits overgrown lots and excessive weeds. To report problems with weeds, contact the Codes Division at 525-7040
Youth Services--The Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services conducts many programs for children of all ages. For more information, call 470-6200
Zoning--Zoning administration is handled by the Codes Division. For information on zoning, call 525-7040