Helpful Resources

As a supplement to County resources found elsewhere on this site, the following external links are provided to help you locate useful information for planning, permitting, and building in Lancaster County. 
For information about properties in Lancaster County, see also the Lancaster County Assessor’s Office Interactive Map:  Search properties by owner name, address, or parcel number. 

FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCES

US Census Bureau: https://www.census.gov/

SC Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Office:  Health & Demographic Division: https://rfa.sc.gov/

State of SC: https://sc.gov/

SCDHEC: Environmental Office https://scdhec.gov/environment Perk tests, septic system permits and well permits are obtained through DHEC.  The number for the nearest office that offers these services is 803-909-7096 (physical address 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

SCDOT: https://www.scdot.org/ For questions about roads under state rather than county jurisdiction, or statutes affecting infrastructure, SCDOT District 4 office covers Lancaster County: 803-377-8101  (physical address 1232 J A Cochrane Bypass, Chester SC 29706).


CIVIC RESOURCES

Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce:  https://www.lancasterchambersc.org/  (803)-283-4105

Greater Indian Land Chamber of Commercehttps://indianlandchamber.org/contact-us/ (803)-820-9925

Indian Land Action Council: www.indianlandactioncouncil.org (803)-734-2100




MUNICIPALITIES

Town of Heath Springs: https://townofheathsprings.com/ (803)-273-2066  Town Hall: 103 Duncan Street, Heath Springs, SC 29058.  Development Services applications for Heath Springs are administered by Lancaster County Development Services, and are governed by the Lancaster County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Some applications are subject to approval by Heath Springs Town Council.

Town of Kershaw: https://www.townofkershawsc.gov/ (803)-475-6065  Town Hall: 113 S. Hampton Street, Kershaw SC 29067. Development Services applications for Kershaw are administered by Lancaster County Development Services, and are governed by the Lancaster County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Some applications are subject to approval by Kershaw Town Council.

City of Lancaster: https://www.lancastercitysc.com/  (803)-283-2489  City Hall: 216 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster SC 29720. 
Development Services applications for properties within Lancaster city limits are administered by the City of Lancaster Building, Planning, Zoning and Licensing Office, and are governed by the city’s development ordinances.

Town of Van Wyck: https://www.townofvanwyck.net/ (803)-712-4993  Development Services for properties within Van Wyck town limits are currently in transition while Van Wyck develops an independent Unified Development Ordinance. At present, applications and permits are processed by Lancaster County Development Services; some applications are subject to approval by Van Wyck Planning Commission and Town Council.

                                                                                   UTILITIES


Lancaster County Water & Sewer District (LCWSD): https://www.lcwasd.org/ 
24-hr line: (803)-285-6919  Toll Free 1-800-832-2126   Physical address: 1400 Pageland Hwy, Lancaster SC 29720.

Duke Energy: Lancaster is served by the Greenville district:   https://www.duke-energy.com/

Lynches River Electric Cooperative: https://www.lynchesriver.com/ (843)-672-6111   Parts of eastern and southern Lancaster County are within the Lynches River Co-op service area.

York Electric Cooperative, Inc.: https://www.yorkelectric.net/  (803)-684-4248   Parts of northern and western Lancaster County are within the York Co-op service area.

Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority (LCNGA): https://lcngasc.com/  (803)-285-2045
Comporium: https://www.comporium.com/ 1-888-403-2667


                                                                                        
SCENIC & CULTURAL

Carolina Thread Trail: https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/  
  • Twelve Mile Creek Trail 
Lindsay Pettus Greenway: https://lindsaypettusgreenway.org/

Andrew Jackson State Park: https://southcarolinaparks.com/andrew-jackson

 
PUBLICATIONS

The Lancaster Newshttps://www.thelancasternews.com/
Publishes Public Hearing Notices for meetings of County Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Carolina Gateway: https://www.carolinagatewayonline.com/
Publishes Public Hearing Notices for meetings of County Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Rock Hill Herald  https://www.heraldonline.com/