What is the FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the law that allows individuals to gain access to public records. Learn more at South Carolina Code of Laws_Unannotated_Current through the end of the 2014 Session.
Freedom of Information Act
City of Columbia FOIA Process
Please visit the City of Columbia’s website to download the FOIA Request Form
The City of Columbia FOIA Office
1401 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
*All visitors should use the Washington Street side entrance
Phone: (803) 737-0000
Fax: (803) 737-4250
Email: FOIA@columbiasc.net
Richland County FOIA Process
The County Ombudsman’s One-Call Response Center oversees the FOIA process and requests may be submitted by contacting them at 803-929-6000 or emailing them at ombudsman@rcgov.us.
Richland County FOIA Office 2020 Hampton Street Room 3061 Post Office Box 192 Columbia, SC 29202 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
