Edisto Beach

Local offices in Edisto Beach

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Edisto Beach Utilities Department

  2414 Murray Street, Edisto Beach, SC 29438

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceApply for water and sewer service or get help with your utility account.Apply online
  Call 843-869-2505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofedistobeach.com

• Local office · City office

  Edisto Beach Town Hall

  2414 Murray Street, Edisto Beach, SC 29438

  Help here

  • Town services and administrationGet help with town services, records, and municipal questions.
  • Pay utility bills and other town chargesPay utility bills, permit fees, or traffic citations at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-869-2505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofedistobeach.com

• Library · County office

  Edisto Beach Library

  71 Station Court, Edisto Beach, SC 29438

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and find local history resources.
  Call 843-869-2499DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on colletonlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · County office

  Edisto Beach Civic Center

  42 Station Court, Edisto Island, SC 29438

  Help here

  • Community activities and eventsUse the civic center for community activities and public events.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org

Town of Edisto Beach website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Edisto Beach

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Colleton County

Edisto Beach 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
  Call 843-549-1894DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org

• Housing help · State office

  South Carolina Housing Choice Voucher Program

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramFind information about applying for a housing choice voucher in Colleton County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schousing.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.
  Call 843-549-1516DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• 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.
  Call 843-549-1122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org

• Older adults · County office

  Colleton County Council on Aging

  39 Senior Avenue, Walterboro, SC 29488

  Help here

  • Meals and senior servicesOlder adults can ask about home-delivered meals, senior centers, and wellness services.
  Call 843-549-7642DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colletoncounty.org

Everything in Colleton County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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