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City Announcements
City of Columbia to Co-Sponsor the Palmetto Concert Band Presentation: A Memorial Tribute
This Sunday, May 26th, is the 15th Annual Memorial Sunday concert by the Palmetto Concert Band. It will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts, located at 1051 Greene Street. The City of Columbia and USC want to treat the public to a family-friendly concert for which there is no admission charge.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.


City Announces Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments

City Newsroom
May 01-31, 2013
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May 01-31, 2013
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May 01-31, 2013
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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.
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Where can I view a calendar of upcoming City events? 
Click here for our event calendar

Where can I find information about special events/street closure requirements?

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How do I report a claim or an after-hours sewer back up or water line break? 

For any sewer back-up or water-line break issues, please contact Customer Care at 545-3300 or 1-800-845-2724, after hours. A live person will be available to take your call 24/7. If you have a potential claim against the City of Columbia, please call Companion Property & Casualty at (803) 735-0672 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends, and an adjustor will take your information. *Companion Third Party Administrators, LLC*