Richland

Organization 39

Departments

• Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Police

  The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is one part of the criminal justice system of Richland County, serving as the intake center where individuals are held after arrest and while awaiting trial, and as a detention facility for sentenced offenders.

  803-576-3200 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Animal Services Animal Services

  Richland County Animal Services enforces the Richland County Animal Ordinance and provides Vector Control services to the unincorporated areas of Richland County and the Towns of Arcadia Lakes, Blythewood, Eastover, Forest Acres and Irmo.

  www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Assessor Assessment

  The Richland County Assessor's Office is responsible for valuing and listing all real property for tax purposes and maintains property ownership records.

  803-576-2640 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Auditor Finance

  The Richland County Auditor calculates and prepares property tax bills based on assessed values and applicable tax rates.

  803-576-2600 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Budget and Strategic Management Finance

  Ensuring responsible spending and aligning resources with the County's commitment to fiscal responsibility.

  803-576-2095 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Building Permitting and Inspections Planning

  Issues permits for construction activities, enforces compliance with building codes, and removes unsafe structures.

  803-576-2140 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Business Service Center

  The Business Service Center helps businesses navigate the local licensing process, issues business licenses, guides owners through local requirements, and makes sure businesses stay in compliance with County rules.

  803-576-2287 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Clerk of Council Legislative

  Clerk of Council provides direct support and research services to members of County Council, records and prepares the minutes of County Council meetings, keeps records of proceedings and maintains the County Council calendar.

  803-576-2060 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Clerk of Court Courts

  Manages court records and oversees the administration of court cases, including Common Pleas, General Sessions and Family Court matters, at the Richland County Judicial Center.

  803-576-1950 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Community Development Housing

  Richland County Community Development works to improve the quality of life in unincorporated areas of the County through housing, education, economic opportunities, and revitalization for low- and moderate-income people.

  803-576-2230 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Conservation Environment

  Preserving Richland County's natural, historical, and cultural resources; includes the Conservation Commission and the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.

  803-576-2083 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Coroner's Office

  The Coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexpected, or unattended to determine cause and manner of death.

  803-576-1799 rccosc.com
• County Administrator's Office Administration

  The County Administrator executes the policies, directives and legislative actions of Council, manages and coordinates operations, prepares operating and capital budgets and oversees the daily and long-term activities of Richland County Government.

  803-576-2066 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Court Appointed Special Advocates

  Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (RCCASA), established in 1983, advocates for abused and neglected children with Family Court involvement.

  803-576-1735 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Emergency Services Emergency Management

  Richland County Emergency Services provides emergency and public safety planning, preparedness programs, response and recovery to the residents of Richland County, including Emergency Medical Services.

  803-576-3400 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office Legal

  Serves as the County's chief prosecutor, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and overseeing diversion programs; the Fifth Judicial Circuit covers Richland and Kershaw Counties.

  www.scsolicitor5.org
• Finance Finance

  The Richland County Finance Office is responsible for maintaining the fiscal integrity of the County's financial records.

  803-576-2100 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Grants and Community Outreach

  Secures and manages grants that drive sustainable growth, strengthen communities, and support vital services in Richland County.

  www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Human Resources Human Resources

  Richland County Human Resources develops and implements policies, procedures and programs to support County employees.

  803-576-2110 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Information Technology Information Technology

  The Information Technology Department maintains County web content, infrastructure, business systems and cybersecurity for residents and employees.

  803-576-2017 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Legislative Delegation and Veterans Affairs

  The Legislative Delegation Office serves as liaison between the various levels of government, individual citizens and the elected Senators and House Representatives of Richland County in the South Carolina General Assembly.

  803-576-1908 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Magistrate Courts Courts

  Richland County Magistrates conduct traffic hearings, small claims and bond court; Central Court is at 2500 Decker Blvd.

  803-576-2300 Ext. 5 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Neighborhood Improvement Program

  The Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) was created by County Council to help make neighborhoods better places to live, supporting local projects and neighborhood plans in partnership with neighborhood groups.

  803-576-2190 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Office of Small Business Opportunity Economic Development

  The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) streamlines small businesses' access to government contracts, offers guidance, and connects businesses with resources.

  803-576-1540 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Ombudsman

  Since 1999, the Richland County Ombudsman's Office has been the one-stop contact for questions, concerns, service requests and problem-solving with County government.

  803-929-6000 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Operational Services Public Works

  Operational Services is Richland County's internal service department for Facilities Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Construction Management, Printing Services, and Mail and Courier Operations.

  803-576-2417 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Planning and Development Services Planning

  Planning and Development Services guides growth in unincorporated Richland County so that new development aligns with local ordinances.

  www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Probate Court Courts

  Handles matters such as wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, commitments, and marriage licenses.

  803-576-1961 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Procurement and Contracting Finance

  The Richland County Procurement and Contracting Office is responsible for acquisitions, promoting full and open competition while meeting the needs of the county and its residents.

  803-576-2130 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Public Defender Legal

  The Richland County Public Defender's Office, under the Fifth Circuit Public Defender, represents indigent defendants.

  803-765-2592 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Public Information Office

  The Public Information Office (PIO) seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of Richland County Government.

  803-576-2050 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Public Works Public Works

  Richland County Public Works provides a broad range of services and infrastructure investment to maintain safe, healthy, and desirable communities; Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling is part of Public Works.

  803-576-2400 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Register of Deeds Clerk

  The Richland County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, plats, and other land-related records and provides access to real estate records and other public documents.

  803-576-1910 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Richland County Sheriff's Department Police

  The Sheriff enforces the law and provides public safety services including criminal investigations and patrols.

  803-576-3000 www.rcsd.net
• Risk Management

  Risk Management works to eliminate, minimize, and transfer risk exposure and to finance and mitigate losses across all County operations.

  803-576-2064 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Transportation Penny Transportation

  Administers the Transportation Penny Tax Program approved by Richland County voters in 2012, a 1 percent sales tax funding transportation projects throughout the County.

  803-766-5605 richlandpenny.com
• Treasurer Finance

  The Richland County Treasurer collects and distributes property taxes and manages the County's financial assets.

  803-576-2250 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Utilities Utilities

  Richland County Utilities provides clean drinking water and safe, reliable sanitation services.

  803-401-0050 www.richlandcountysc.gov
• Voter Registration and Elections Elections

  Richland County Voter Registration and Elections provides voter registration and secure, transparent elections at the local, state, and federal levels.

  803-576-2240 www.richlandcountysc.gov