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City Announcements
Columbia Fire & Rescue
Stay safe while decorating this holiday season. Download some safety tips here.

Celebrate Arbor Day
December 5th is Arbor Day in South Carolina. Celebrate, and add beauty and shade to your surroundings, by planting a tree!

City Smoking Ban Ordinance
Effective October 1, 2008. Click on the title for more details.

City Events
Dec 03 2008
5 Points Parking Committee Meeting

Dec 07, 2008
06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Eau Claire Community Council 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 08, 2008
01:30 pm - 03:30 pm

Richland One Data Study Report Meeting

Where do I go to fill out a City employment application?
Apply at Human Resources – Employment Office, 1225 Lady Street(corner of Lady and Sumter) Columbia From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday. A resume may be submitted with a fully completed application. Click here for more information.

Where can I find a Freedom of Infomation Request form?
You can download the form online or request on from our Public Relations Department.

Which city council district do I live in?
Click here for information from the Council District Listing.

How can I obtain a business license?pet license?
City ordinance requires all City residents to have their pets licensed annually. To obtain a license, owners must provide proof of vaccination as required by state law. License fees are reduced for pets which have been spayed or neutered. (Tel.: 776-PETS)

Where can I pay my parking tickets?
Mail: Parking tickets are issued with a convenient, easy-to-pay, return envelope. If you do not have the designated parking ticket return envelope, please mail your payment to City of Columbia Parking, Post Office Box 7997, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-7997.
Click here for more information.


Where can I view a calendar of upcoming City events? 
Click here for our event calendar