Business Hours
We are currently open.
Open | Close | ||
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Monday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Tuesday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Wednesday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Thursday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Friday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Saturday | Closed Today | ||
Sunday | Closed Today |
Welcome to the Flowertown!
Established in 1897, Dorchester County was formed from land previously located in Colleton County. The name “Dorchester” was indirectly derived from Dorchester, England by way of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Dorchester County boasts award-winning school districts and one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in North America. Dorchester County’s natural beauty and unwavering sense of community are what makes it the best county in South Carolina to build a business and raise a family.
Dorchester County is home to the:
Dorchester County operates under a Council-Administrator form of government and has over 800 full-time employees. A seven-member County Council is elected by district and provides policy direction to the County.
The County Administrator serves as County Council’s agent in administrative matters. This position has oversight over all County government operations with the exceptions of departments governed by elected officials and special districts.
The County Administrator is assisted by a Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Administrator of Public Safety and Assistant Administrator of Community Services.
Under the leadership of Melissa Hopkins, Chief Building Official, the Building Services Department is responsible for the issuance of building permits both residential and commercial, new construction and renovations. The department is also tasked with conducting field inspections throughout the construction process to verify code compliance.
Mission To ensure the protection of life, health and property which we regard as a solemn responsibility.
To be ever mindful of the needs of the community and to serve the citizens and other customers with the highest degree of professionalism, courtesy and resourcefulness.
Building Code Requirements All construction in Dorchester County must comply with all applicable building code requirements as outlined below:
We are currently open.
Open | Close | ||
---|---|---|---|
Monday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Tuesday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Wednesday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Thursday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Friday | 8:30 am | – | 4:30 pm |
Saturday | Closed Today | ||
Sunday | Closed Today |