Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: The Pavilion – Greenville County Recreation Complex
Address: 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors, SC, 29687

You are invited to the public meeting to provide input and/or seek knowledge about the County's plan.
Click here for the 2020 Plan.

 

Captial Project Sales Tax Commission

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View Greenville County's Transportation Challenge

 

Boards and Commissions

This is your chance to serve your community. From now until March 31st we are accepting applications for more than 20 open Boards and Commission sports.
Click Here for Details and to Apply

 

Veterans Day at County Admin Building

11-11-at 11.
Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Saturday, November 11 at 11am at 301 University Ridge at the new County Administration building, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC.
Click here for the details

 

Get Ready! Greenville County

Learn how to prepare for a disaster this Sunday, Sept. 3rd at Fluor Field. This community event will take place from 3pm to 7pm on Field Street before the Drive game. Get Ready! offers great advice from First Responders and even some swag!

 

2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

This annual report is designed to document and evaluate progress toward implementing the flood hazard mitigation objectives of the Greenville County Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Click here to view

 

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join us on Monday, May 29th at 10am in room 400 at County Square as we honor our fallen brothers and sisters. Special guests and the Upstate Senior Band highlight the event.

 

Proposed Biennium Budget

The FY 2024-2025 proposed budget was presented on May 16th.
Click Here to view proposed budget.
Click Here to view presentation.
Click here to listen to the Budget Workshop.

 

Citizen Communication Forum

Citizen Communication Forum is on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00pm in Committee Conference Room at "new" County Admin Office. On-line registration will open at 4:45 on Monday, March 11 Register Here and will close at 4:45pm on Tuesday. In person sign-ups will start at 4:30 on Tuesday.

 

Tails & Trails 5K for Animal Care

It's back! Race the trails (or go for a casual stroll) at Conestee Park with your best four-legged friend. Tails & Trails 5K is Saturday, May 14th. Sign up today for fun way to support the lifesaving mission of Greenville County Animal Care.
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Greenville County Council Citizen Comment Session

Thursday, December 16 @ 6:00 pm
County Council Chambers – County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville
Speakers must register online. (HERE)
Registration ends at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 15
Please call the Council office with any questions, (864) 467-7115

 

"Get Ready Greenville County"

"Prepare to Protect." Our Emergency Management team is hosting a disaster preparedness event this Saturday at the N. Pleasantburg Drive Home Depot from 9am to 1:00pm. GET INFO

 

When to Call 911

Know when to call 911 and when to monitor your potential COVID symptoms at home. Please view this information from DHEC about proper use of 911.
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Animal Care

Greenville County Animal Care is dedicated to promoting the compassionate treatment of animals in our community through adoption, foster, rehoming, and surrender prevention. There are always fun events to attend and endless ways to be a key part of our No Kill Community. Learn More

 

Korean War Ceremony- Tuesday, July 27th at 11am

Korean War Armistice Day Memorial Ceremony featuring special guests and awards will be held in Council Chambers- 301 University Ridge- on Tuesday, July 27th at 11am. Reception to follow.

 

Greenville County Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Progress Update

This annual report is designed to document and evaluate progress towards flood hazard mitigation objectives.
Click here to view the document.

 

EMS Academy-All Expenses Paid

Greenville County and partners have created GCEMS Academy, a 10-week all expenses paid program that guarantees employment upon graduation. Deadline to apply is July 7th. Classes start July 12th.
Click here for the details

 

Proposed Biennium Budget

For information on the proposed biennium budget for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 click on the links below.
Budget Message FY2022/2023
Budget Presentation FY2022/2023

 

Property for Sale

Greenville County is seeking the highest and best offers for purchase of property located at 150 Woodmont School Road in Piedmont. This property is the site of the old high school and is a 9 acre parcel adjacent to County Rec park.
Click here for the details

 

Grinding of the Greens

Greenville County is offering a convenient way to recycle your real Christmas trees. The annual Grinding of the Greens is a great Greenville County Solid Waste tradition.
Click Here for Details

 

Council Citizen Comment Session is Thursday

In order to speak at the Thursday, May 26th Greenville County Council Citizen Comment Session you must register by 5:00pm Wed., May 25th
Click Here to register.

 

Public Hearing for Unification of Sewer Collection Services

November 23, 2020 - Public Hearing for Unification of Sewer Collection Services and Creation of Berea, Gantt, Parker, Taylors and Wade Hampton Fire Service Areas begins at 4:00.
Zoom Link and Agenda Registration to speak is now closed.

 

County Council Citizen Comments Sessions

To sign up for the September 9th County Council Citizen Comments session please visit https://greenvillecounty.org/apps/citizencomments Must register to speak before 4pm on Sept. 8th.

 

COVID-19 Information - Judicial Sales

July sale is being held on July 6, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., doors will open at 10:15 A.M., in the jury assembly room, lobby level, Greenville County Courthouse. Click to read more.

 

Current Operations

Council Meetings are being held in person and live streamed. Other meetings may also offer both options. Please view Weekly Calendar for all meetings, agendas, and live stream

 

County Council Meetings Live-Streamed

In an effort to protect the health and safety of the public and of our staff, open public Council and Committee meetings have been suspended in lieu of live-streamed meetings via Zoom.
Please check our weekly calendar for updates regarding future meetings.

 

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Planning and Development Committee Meeting - Monday, July 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

View the Live Stream

 

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting - Wednesday, June 24, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.
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County Council and Planning Commission Joint Workshop

County Council and Planning Commission Joint Workshop with UDO Consultant - Thursday, June 25, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m.
View the Live Stream

 

University Ridge Public Facilities Corporation (PFC) Meeting / And / PFC-RMC Joint Meeting

University Ridge Public Facilities Corporation (PFC) Meeting - June 17, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m. (PFC-RMC meeting immediately following)
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Planning Commission Workshop

Planning Commission Workshop - Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Citizens may access the meeting via Live Stream. View the Live Stream

 

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting - June 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
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Greenville County Zoning & Planning Public Hearing

There will be a public hearing before County Council on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the following items: This meeting will be held electronically with remote participation. Anyone wishing to comment on the following rezoning dockets must register to speak by email to johenderson@greenvillecounty.org and pgucker@greenvillecounty.org no later than noon on Friday, June 12, 2020. Your full name, address, phone number and docket number must be included in the email. Once you are registered you will receive an invitation with the directions for joining the meeting, time limits apply. There will be ten minutes total allotted for speakers in favor and ten minutes allotted for speakers in opposition. Once the ten minutes is up the time to speak has ended. Rezoning Docket Numbers for June and View the Live Stream.

 

Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting and Special Called Council Meeting

Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting - June 12, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m. – Council meeting to immediately follow
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Probate Court Notice

To prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, entrance to the Probate Court offices will be controlled in order to limit the number of people in the offices. All persons entering the offices of the Greenville County Probate Court must wear a facial covering, covering the nose and mouth. If you do not have a facial covering, one will be provided for you. Read more on the Court’s website www.greenvillecounty.org/probate. If you are in a high risk group for infection by the virus, please telephone our office to learn about the many alternatives to an in-person visit. 864.467.7170 Thank you. Judge Debora Faulkner

 

Construction Board of Appeals Meeting

Construction Board of Appeals Meeting - May 21, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Accommodations Tax Committee Update Meeting

Accommodations Tax Committee Update Meeting - April 29, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m.
View the Live Stream

 

Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting

Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting - April 30, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m.
View the Live Stream

 

Tax Collection

Greenville County encourages those needing to pay taxes to avoid coming inside County Square. Citizens can pay property taxes through the mail, the internet or by using the convenient dropbox located outside the Tax Office. The County accepts credit and debit card payments on our website, online. From now until August 31, the County will waive the online service fee provided by SC.GOV, our third-party provider.
The service fee for Hospitality Taxes will also be waived until August 31st.

 

Taxes Collection

Greenville County encourages those needing to pay taxes to avoid coming inside County Square. Citizens can pay property taxes through the mail, the internet or by using the convenient dropbox located outside the Tax Office. The County accepts credit and debit card payments on our website, online. From now until April 15, the County will waive the online service fee provided by SC.GOV, our third-party provider.

The service fee for Hospitality Taxes will also be waived until April 15th.

 

COVID-19 Coronavirus

Greenville County is working internally and with many public and private organizations to assure that in case of extreme emergency that essential County government service will continue. Click here for details

 

Fair Housing

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing study is completed and available for viewing. Click Here to Read

 

University Ridge Development

The new County Administration building is open. Development of the remaining 37 acres is underway.
More Information

 

Notice of Public Meeting

Three public meetings are scheduled for June 11 and 12 to discuss impediments to fair housing. Get details here.

 

Career with Public Safety

Working as a Detention Center Officer gives one a chance to serve the community while receiving a competitive salary, full benefits, training, and great opportunity for career advancement. Click here to see and hear why 'this job is rewarding!'

 

Plan Greenville County- Phase II

We had terrific participation during our February Community Meetings and told you "we'll need you back for more..." Well, it's time for Phase II. We will share information gathered and obtained from months of work, and give you exciting interactive choices to make. Click Here to find a Phase II meeting near you. It starts June 20th.

 

Public Open House

On Wednesday April 10, 2019, there will be a Public Open House meeting from 2 pm until 8pm at the Spartanburg County Administration Building 366 North Church Street, Spartanburg SC 29303 that will provide information on the Preliminary Tyger River Watershed FEMA Flood Insurance Map.

 

Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Greenville County Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is an annual review that is transmitted to the local governing body; the State Flood Mitigation Program Administrator; and, the general public in accordance with CRS program requirements. The Plan and this update are available in the Floodplain Administrator’s Office for public review.

Click here for the details

 

FEMA Flood Insurance Maps

The new FEMA Flood Insurance Maps with effective date of January 18, 2019 for the unincorporated areas of Greenville County are available for public use and can be accessed at Floodplain Management.

 

Poinsett District Update

The majority of landscaping, additional parking and other upgrades being done by the County in the "District" are complete. The revitalization of the gateway between Greenville County and downtown Greenville has major momentum, and there is news of a major investment in 2022.
Learn more by clicking here.

 

Comprehensive Plan "Final Draft"

The "final draft" of Plan Greenville County has been completed, unveiled to the public in a community meeting, and is now in the process of being vetted for potential acceptance. Click Here to View the Plan

 

"Shaping Our Future" Presentation

On February 6th, Urban 3 addressed County Council presenting "Urban 3- Shaping our Future-ROI." Click here to view the presentation.

 

Low- Income Financial Counseling

Greenville County Human Relations has been chosen to receive a significant grant to be used to empower low-income residence with free financial counseling. Click here for the details. Watch Fox Carolina report Video

 

Greenlink Public Meetings

Greenlink will host 16 drop-in public meetings to provide opportunities for Greenville County residents to learn about the proposed changes and give input. Meetings will be in October and November.

Click here for schedule

 

Passport Office Now Room 5550

The Passport Office at County Square is now located in room 5550. The larger office will allow for better service. Learn more at Passport Office Information

 

Sign Ordinance

The updated Greenville County Sign Ordinance is now in effect.

href="http://www.greenvillecounty.org/gcpc/zoning/pdf/SignOrdinance.pdf">Click Here for Sign Ordinance

Click Here for Sign Permit Application

 

Imap- Find Essential Services

A new map application provides users an interactive look at essential services available through Greenville County.

Click Here for imap

We are also proud to announce that Greenville County imap has won a prestigious award for "service to citizens" Click here for the details

 

Veteran's Park Committee Formed

Greenville County has proudly begun working with a diverse group of Veterans and community leaders to develop a world class Veteran's Park in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Click here for the details

 

Litter Ends Here

Greenville County has declared that "Litter Ends Here." Report litter in your community, volunteer to adopt a spot or highway, and help us preserve the beauty of our County. Learn more about what you can do and what the County is doing by visiting

Litter Ends Here

 

Animal Care Achieves "Highest Standard"

Greenville County Animal Care's manager has achieved the highest level professional designation for animal welfare professionals.

Click here for the details

 

GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail

The "Winter" is a great time to experience the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. 18+ miles of paved walking, running, and biking trails running through the heart of Greenville County. Learn more about the trail and find easy to use maps at GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail

 

GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail Impact Study

Usage of the Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail has increased 20%. More than 501,000 County citizens and tourists used the trail last year. For more on the Year 3 Impact Study, watch the video and read the News Release

 

Greenville County Rec Earns National Honor

"Greenville County's Recreation Department is one of the finest in the nation..." County Rec has earned the prestigious CAPRA accreditation.

News Release