Darlington
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Darlington

Place

Territory

GEOID
4518565
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:sc/place:darlington
POP
6,075 (2025)
CENTER
34.3013, -79.8672
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Darlington

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Darlington itself.

Board of Zoning Appeals
5/5 seats recorded
Darlington City Council
7/7 seats recorded
Planning Commission
6/7 seats recorded

Organization 10

Departments

  • Administration Administration

    City of Darlington administration, including the City Manager and Clerk/Treasurer, at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street. The City has a Manager-Council form of government and is open for business Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

  • Codes Enforcement Office Planning

    Handles zoning ordinances, restoration approval for historical homes, commercial codes, building permits (required for any work over $200) and the Vacant Building Registration Program. Located at 400 Pearl Street.

  • Darlington Fire Department Fire

    Established in 1880, the Darlington Fire Department serves the City of Darlington 24-7 with a combination of full time and paid on-call employees. Site address 301 Orange Street.

  • Darlington Municipal Court Courts

    The City of Darlington Municipal Court is located in Darlington City Hall at 400 Pearl Street.

  • Darlington Police Department Police

    Darlington Police Department, located in City Hall at 400 Pearl Street. Services include victim's assistance, school resource officers, narcotics, criminal investigation, uniform patrol and traffic enforcement divisions. Central Dispatch: (843) 398-4920.

  • Finance Finance

    The City Manager is responsible for preparing the city budget and Darlington City Council has final authority over budget approval. The budget runs from July 1 to June 30. Publishes annual budgets, audit reports and paid invoices.

  • Planning & Development Planning

    Supporting the business community, providing resources and encouraging new development in the City of Darlington.

  • Recreation Department Parks & Recreation

    Offers activities for children and adults including basketball, football, baseball and softball; facilities include two gymnasiums, a splash pad, tennis courts and parks. Main office at 300 Sanders Street in the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center; the page names it Darlington Area Recreation and lists a darcosc.net email.

  • Street & Sanitation Department Public Works

    Located at 586 W. Broad Street. Handles garbage (weekly), recycling (every other week), yard debris pickup, street issues and the storm water management program.

  • Water & Sewer Department Utilities

    Located at 400 Pearl Street; handles more than 3,200 water accounts monthly. Staff available Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency and after-hours water issues: (843) 758-1127.

Services 13

  • Bank Draft Application for Water Bills Water & Sewer Department
  • Board of Zoning Appeals Notice of Appeal Codes Enforcement Office
  • Building Permit Application Codes Enforcement Office
  • Business License Application Finance
  • Certificate of Appropriateness Application Codes Enforcement Office
  • FOIA Request Administration
  • Hospitality Tax Reporting Form Finance
  • Pay Utilities and Violations Online Finance
  • Recreation Program Registration Recreation Department
  • Report an Issue or Concern Administration
  • Smoke Alarm Installation Application Darlington Fire Department
  • Start New Water Service Water & Sewer Department
  • Vacant Building Registration Codes Enforcement Office