Resident Guide
Everything you need to know about living in Great Falls — your go-to resource for utilities, services, and community info.
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Set up water & sewer service
Contact Town Hall to establish your water and sewer account.
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Get your trash container
Town-supplied garbage containers are required. $16/month. Contact Public Works.
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Apply for any needed permits
Building permits, business licenses, and zoning variances.
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Register to vote
Register or update your address with the SC Election Commission.
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Explore your community
Discover parks, trails, rapids, and local events.
Water & Sewer
- Contact Town Hall to set up, transfer, or disconnect service
- Pay your water bill online (portal link coming soon)
- After-hours water emergencies: call (803) 482-2055
Trash & Recycling
$16/month · Town-supplied container required
📞 Important Numbers
Emergency
911
Police · Fire · EMS
Town Hall
(803) 482-2055
Administration · General Info
Police (Non-Emergency)
(803) 482-2145
Reports · Questions
Fire Department
(803) 482-2122
Non-emergency · Burn permits
Public Works
(839) 263-0282
Water · Streets · Trash
Chester County Sheriff
(803) 385-5433
County law enforcement
🏛️ Town Hall
Address
810 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
Office Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 PM
🔗 Quick Resources
Permits & Licenses
Building permits, business licenses, zoning requests
Pay Bills & Fees
Hospitality tax, garbage fees, water bills
Job Opportunities
Current openings with the Town of Great Falls
Parks & Recreation
Trails, rapids, parks, and community events
Ordinances & Codes
Town ordinances, property standards, code enforcement
Report an Issue
Potholes, water leaks, streetlights, and more
Schools & Education
- Chester County School District → (opens in new tab)
- Great Falls is served by the Chester County School District, which includes elementary, middle, and high school options for families.
Voter Registration
Register to vote or update your address through the South Carolina Election Commission.
Register Online (opens in new tab)