Click here to read the official letter to Folly Beach visitors.
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Front Office
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(business licenses, building permits, water bill payments, etc.)
Public Safety
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Administration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Building & Zoning
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Public works
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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- If you have an emergency, dial 911.
- If you have a non-emergency matter that requires a Public Safety Officer to respond either in person or by phone, call 588-2433.
- If you need the Public Safety Department for administrative matters only, i.e., party permits, dog tags, lost or found articles, times dogs can be on the beach, other types of information, call 588-7003. This number will be answered by a person on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Monday, May 17. Also, the Public Safety office located at City Hall will also be open during these times for the public’s convenience.
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Residents of Folly Beach may apply for a yearly parking decal entitling you to park in certain areas free of charge.
Learn more about Parking Decal Applications.
Get your parking decal application forms here.
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City of Folly Beach
AMENDED ALERTING SYSTEM
If you want to be notified in the event of a hurricane or other important events, click the image below.
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RABIES CLINIC
Saturday, March 10th, 2012 From 9am till noon at 106 West Cooper (Fire Bay)
Cost $5.00 per pet
Folly resident pet owners are required to have and will be able to purchase their 2012 Folly Beach Pet Tags at this time, but anyone may buy our tags to ensure that their pet may be returned if lost.
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
HURICANE PASS - NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS
If you are a property owner on Folly Beach and did not receive a Hurricane Pass card bring a photo ID and one other proof of residency to the Municipal Clerk, 2nd floor City Hall, 21 Center St.
LET’S FIGHT TO KEEP CONTROL OVER OUR LOCAL HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION TAXES
Sample Letter for Taxes
Talking Points for TRAC Tourism
ATTENTION FOLLY BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS 65 YEARS OR OLDER
All senior citizens who meet the following criteria may be issued one time and one time only, one (1) garbage can with out cost.
- Senior citizens sixty-five (65) years or older;
- Senior citizens is the owner or co-owner of the premises located within the corporate boundaries if the City of Folly Beach and who uses the City of Folly Beach refuse collection: and
- Senior citizen is a permanent resident, living full-time at the premises.
Please use the following link to obtain the list of your Charleston County Legislative Delegation. This is the list you need to use to protest the proposal of the sub-committee for the local hospitality and accommodations (A-TAX FUNDS) to the Tax Realignment Commission. (TRAC)
http://www.charlestoncounty.org/printer/www/departments/LegislativeDelegation/legislat.htm
DOWNLOAD BCDCOG’s upcoming regional planning meetings here.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING DECALS
On July 1, 2011, residents can apply and pick up residential parking decals at Palmetto Parking’s new office located in City Hall at 21 Center Street. Until that date Palmetto Parking’s office will be at the same address as last year.
Any resident living in the City of Folly Beach and claiming the residential unit in which he/she resides as his/her full-time, primary residence may apply for a Folly Beach Parking Decal upon providing proof of residency. In no incident shall more than two (2) parking decals be issued for each residential unit.
Individuals who rent on a short term basis, defined as less than 30 continuous days, shall not qualify as a resident and therefore cannot obtain residential parking decals. Neither can owner(s) of short term rentals who claim residency in a place other than Folly Beach obtain residential parking decals.
If you would like a copy of the amended ordinance relating to paid parking, come to City Hall and request a copy of Ordinance No. 02-11.
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GOLF CARTS
Beginning on July 1, 2011, owners will have to register their golf carts. The law will be implemented beginning July 15, 2011. To register, owners shall go to the Folly Beach Public Safety Department and complete a registration form. Permits will be assigned sequential numbers and shall be affixed to the golf carts on the right rear fender. The Permits shall be valid from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The cost of the permit is $5.00 for residents and $10.00 for non-residents. There will be no charge for Senior Citizens, 65 years of age or older who are permanent residents, living full-time at the premise or the premise is a second home. Proof of ownership and proof of insurance has to be presented on an annual basis prior to a permit being granted.
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STATE LAW – GOLF CARTS
State Law Section 56-3-115, which currently governs golf carts, states as follows:
The owner of a vehicle commonly known as a golf cart, if he has a valid driver's license, may obtain a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles upon the payment of a fee of five dollars and proof of financial responsibility which permits his agent, employees, or him to:
- operate the golf cart on a secondary highway or street within two miles of his residence or place of business during daylight hours only; and
- cross a primary highway or street while traveling along a secondary highway or street within two miles of his residence or place of business during daylight hours only.
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NOTICE TO OWNERS OF SEASONAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
The City has developed a concise summary of local rules and regulations to be posted in all seasonal rental properties and provided as part of all seasonal rental agreements. You can download the rules which we have posted on this website and copies will also be available at City Hall for your convenience.
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Renourishment Plan
Download the Renourishment Plan here.
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Events Calendar 2011
We will update as we get the dates.
| January |
July |
January 29 - Taste of Folly 11 am to 5 pm |
1st Saturday in the Park (Art Guild) |
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| February |
August |
February 18 - Folly Gras 1pm to 5 pm, Parade at 2pm |
1st Saturday in the Park (Art Guild)
Surfer's Healing for Autism
Governor's Cup |
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| March |
September |
March 24 - Sea and Sand Festival 10 to 5 pm
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1st Saturday in the Park (Art Guild)
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| April |
October |
April 15 - OLGC Men's Club - Catfish Fry
April 30 - Palmetto 200 Relay
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October 22 - Folly Palooza
October 31 - Halloween Carnival
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| May |
November |
1st Saturday in the Park (Art Guild)
Festival of the Arts
Washine Classic
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Surf Rider's Foundation Art Auction
Turkey Shoot
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| June |
December |
| 1st Saturday in the Park (Art Guild)
Esa Groom Fest
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Children's Christmas
December 10 - Christmas Parade
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For more information:
Call: 843-513-1836
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THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH
is a
barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical
Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes via the Connector. Folly Beach
is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites; a
maritime forest; Morris Island Lighthouse; gourmet food, endangered
species of birds; and southern hospitality. Folly Beach is a "must see
- must visit" place.
This web site was developed to increase and improve lines of
communication between city government and its citizens. The City of
Folly Beach has attempted to address communication needs in various
ways, two of the newest being our AM Radio Station, 1610 on your radio
dial and our new web site. Through this site you will be able to stay
in close touch with city government. Below are various types of
information which you will find as you navigate our web site. You will
find the following under the below named navigational buttons: |
| Folly
Beach |
Information on our community's non-profit
organizations, historical information, maps, and area information. |
| City
Services |
City Council members and dates of council
meetings
Board and Commission members and dates of their respective meetings
Information on Municipal Elections
City Holidays
Information on Property Taxes
City Departments and Staff
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| News
& Info |
Minutes of Council Meetings
Minutes of Board and Commission Meetings
Agendas for Council, Board and Commission Meetings
Sandspur
Frequently Asked Questions
Surveys
Link to Code of Ordinances
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| Tourism
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Lodging
Restaurants
Entertainment
Links to various businesses associated with tourism
Official
Folly Beach Tourism Website
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| Contact |
Names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses for the following:
- Council Members
- City Staff
- Board and Commission Members
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Mayor
Tim Goodwin

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Print and mail this application along with all applicable fees.
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If
you plan to have any type of activity with 25 people or more, you must
obtain a Party Permit from Public Safety. Fill out this
Application and
return it to
Folly Beach Public Safety.
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