Welcome to the City of Beaufort
Three centuries in the making, Beaufort is the leading gem on South Carolina's treasured coast. With an active and engaged community, a National Landmark Historic District, a strong military presence, a vital tourism market and some of the best fishing anywhere, Beaufort has a way of reeling you in...
The City of Beaufort government, led by the mayor-council and city manager, work tirelessly to protect and provide in cost-efficient ways
To make Beaufort government more transparent, we provide our Digital City Hall where you'll find extensive access to financial records, planning documents, police and fire records including dispatch audio, the complete City Code of Ordinances, and applications for various items including business licenses, burn permits and employment.
A point of local preference that sets apart the Carolinas: In Beaufort, South Carolina, the name is pronounced BYEW-ford. In North Carolina, a coastal town of great similarity with the same spelling is pronounced BO-fort. And yes, it does make a difference...
What's New?
- Beaufort City Council meets March 9, 2010 at the Municipal Court Buidling inside the Courtroom - 6PM; view the agenda.
- Beaufort City Council worksession meets March 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 302 Carteret Stret; view the agenda.
- The Beaufort Three Centuries Project received a grant to help celebrate the City's 300th anniversary - learn more.
- For all City of Beaufort news releases, visit the News/Archive section.
- News Release - March 11, 2010 - Outside experts evaluate Beaufort Police, Fire Departments for emergency service performance