Walterboro
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Local offices in Walterboro
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Local office · City office
City Hall
242 Hampton St, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments and local government information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on walterborosc.org
Utilities · City office
City of Walterboro Utilities and Finance
300 Hampton St, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart or ask questions about water and sewer service, rates, and bills.Apply online
- Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill at the City Services Building or use the city’s online payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on walterborosc.org
Library · County office
Colleton County Memorial Library, Walterboro Main Library
600 Hampton St, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesGet books, internet access, research help, and library programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colletonlibrary.org
Older adults · County office
Walterboro Senior Center
78 Highland Circle, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center to ask about programs and services for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Colleton Center
1085 Thunderbolt Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work and using local employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Walterboro
102 Mable T. Willis Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Driver licensing and testsApply for driver license services and take eligible knowledge or road tests at this branch.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Colleton County Office
215 S. Lemacks St, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the county DSS office to ask about applying for state assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Colleton County
Walterboro is in Colleton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Colleton County Department of Social Services
215 S. Lemacks St., Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Food and family assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits and other services for families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Colleton County Health Department
219 S. Lemacks St., Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis.
- WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Colleton County Veterans Affairs Office
219 S. Lemacks St., Suite 124, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Colleton County Fire-Rescue Emergency Management Division
113 Mable T. Willis Blvd., Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org
Library · County office
Colleton County Memorial Library
600 Hampton Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, programs, and bookmobile services across the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Colleton County Magistrate Court
40 Klein Street, Jessie D. Padgett Building, Walterboro, SC 29488
Help here
- Magistrate court informationContact the court about magistrate court matters and procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org
South Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by South Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- South Carolina 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988