Overview

Richland County, South Carolina is the county government serving residents and businesses in central South Carolina. Departments administer public safety, courts, planning and development, utilities, public works, elections, parks, libraries, and community programs. The county also manages local records, permits, taxes, procurement, and constituent services. The employer is a general-purpose county administration rather than one department, delivering public infrastructure, regulatory duties, community services, and administrative functions under elected and appointed leadership.