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Layers
Territory
- GEOID
- 4540615
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:sc/place:laurens
- POP
- 9,327 (2025)
- CENTER
- 34.5027, -82.0213
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Laurens
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Laurens itself.
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Organization 10
Departments
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Finance Department Finance
City of Laurens finance, led by the Finance Director.
(864) 984-3933 www.cityoflaurenssc.com -
Human Resources Human Resources
City of Laurens human resources and benefits administration; employment applications.
(864) 984-3933 www.cityoflaurenssc.com -
Information Technology Information Technology
City of Laurens IT, led by the IT Director.
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Combination paid/volunteer fire department formed in 1884 with a Class 1 ISO rating; 14 full-time and 20 part-time firefighters trained in structural firefighting, confined space rescue, hazmat, medical first response, fire prevention and trench rescue. 411 Mill Street.
(864) 984-3312 www.cityoflaurenssc.com -
Laurens Police Department Police
Full-service police department for the City of Laurens, 250 W. Laurens St.; runs a Special Needs Assistance Program. Emergencies: dial 911.
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Office of the Mayor and Administration Administration
City of Laurens, SC executive office and city administration (operations, executive affairs, marketing); also handles business license applications. City Hall: 126 E Public Square.
(864) 984-3933 www.cityoflaurenssc.com -
Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation
Established in 2005; youth sports (baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, cheerleading), summer and sports camps, festivals at the downtown amphitheater, and park facility rentals.
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Planning & Development Planning
Guides growth and development in the City of Laurens: zoning, building permits, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, rental and vacant property registration, and support for the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. Building official services provided by Bunnell Lammons Engineering.
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Streets & Sanitation Public Works
Residential garbage collection (Mon-Thu by route), bulk item and appliance pickup, and street maintenance for the City of Laurens. Office at 124 Caroline Street; hours 8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-11am Fri.
(864) 681-2385 www.cityoflaurenssc.com -
The Capitol Theatre Parks & Recreation
City-run theatre offering free movie nights every second and fourth Friday (doors 6:00 PM, show 6:30 PM).
864-984-3933 www.cityoflaurenssc.com
Services 9
- Building Permit Application Planning & Development
- Business License Application Office of the Mayor and Administration
- Council Request Form (Address City Council) Office of the Mayor and Administration
- Pay Online Finance Department
- Police Employment Application Laurens Police Department
- Register Rental or Vacant Property Planning & Development
- Report an Issue (Working Together for Laurens) Office of the Mayor and Administration
- Residential Garbage Collection Streets & Sanitation
- Youth Sports Registration Parks & Recreation