Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Part of the criminal justice system, this is where people are held after being arrested in Richland County.
Animal Services Keeping communities safe by promoting responsible pet ownership and protecting against the diseases carried by pests.
Assessor Valuing and listing all real property for tax purposes and maintaining property ownership records.
Auditor Applying tax rates, ensuring rates are correctly applied and maintaining public records on local taxes.
Budget and Strategic Management Supporting County departments through financial guidance and managing awarded grant funds.
Building Permitting and Inspections Protecting communities by ensuring homes, businesses, and public spaces are safe and up to code.
Business Service Center Helping businesses navigate the local licensing process and meet County requirements for hospitality and accommodation taxes.
Columbia Area Development Partnership Driving high-impact economic growth in Richland County through new industry and workforce investments.
Community Development Administering grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to improve low-income neighborhoods.
Conservation Protecting our natural, cultural and historical resources through outreach, grants, and special projects.
Court Appointed Special Advocates Assisting families and advocating for children through Family Court matters and beyond.
Courts and Judicial System Ensuring justice and public safety in Richland County through civil, criminal, family, and probate legal proceedings.
Emergency Services Providing professional and cost effective emergency and public safety planning, response and recovery programs for County residents.
Finance Maintaining the fiscal integrity of the County’s financial records, issuing payments, producing reports, and performing audits.
Grants and Community Outreach Empowering Richland County by securing and managing grants that drive sustainable growth, strengthen communities, and support vital services.
Human Resources Developing and implementing policies, procedures and programs to support County employees.
Information Technology The backbone of the County’s digital infrastructure, developing secure, efficient, and innovative technology services for residents and employees.
Legislative Delegation and Veterans Affairs Uniting elected leaders and Veterans Affairs to serve and strengthen resources for our veterans and their dependents.
Neighborhood Improvement Program Supporting the long-term health of neighborhoods by investing in resident-directed projects and planning.
Office of Small Business Opportunity Helping small businesses grow and compete through guidance and resources.
Operational Services Safeguarding public facilities for departments to serve residents, businesses, and visitors efficiently.
Planning and Development Services Providing guidance to develop property in Richland County from concept to completion.
Procurement and Contracting Promoting full and open competition for purchasing goods and administering contracts.
Public Information Office Increasing public awareness and understanding of Richland County Government and serving as a media contact.
Public Works Providing for your safety, health and welfare as you interface with public infrastructure.
Register of Deeds Recording and maintaining real estate records and other land-related documents for public access.
Transportation Penny Provided funding for hundreds of neighborhood improvement projects, including road widenings, intersection upgrades, dirt road pavings, sidewalks, bikeways, greenways and more.
Treasurer Collecting taxes, maintaining bank accounts, investing funds, and maintaining trust with efficient and helpful service.
Utilities Behind the scenes 24/7, every day of the year to ensure citizens have clean drinking water and safe, reliable sanitation services.
Voter Registration and Elections Providing every citizen the opportunity to register to vote and maintaining the integrity and accuracy of elections.