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Myrtle Beach City Government Welcome to the City of Myrtle Beach's official page! In 1526, they established the first European settlement in the U.S. about 30 miles to the south.

The City of Myrtle Beach is “First in Service.”

The City of Myrtle Beach is located in the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of natural beauty on South Carolina's northeastern coast. Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy wide beaches, warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre. History records that a party of Spaniards from Hispaniola were the earliest tourists here, landing first about 50 miles north of present-day Myrtle Beach. That settlement, San Miguel de Guadalupe, was abandoned the next year when they returned to Hispaniola, but the area had been discovered. In the next three centuries, the region's population grew very slowly. By the late 1800s and early 1900s, people began to "vacation" here, although it was quite rustic. Houses and camps were sparse, and there were only few permanent residents at the turn of the century. But, drawn by the ocean, sand and trees, people began to call Myrtle Beach "home" as the 1900s progressed. Myrtle Beach was incorporated in 1938 and became a city in 1957, when the permanent population first topped 5,000. By the way, the name "Myrtle Beach" comes from the wax myrtle, an abundant local shrub, and was chosen in a name-the-town contest in 1900. "Edgewater" finished in second place. Previously, the area had been known as Long Bay, Withers and New Town. For nearly 50 years, Myrtle Beach was a military town, first as home to the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1940s, and then to the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base beginning in the 1950s. The base closed in 1993, and the property has since been redeveloped as the Market Common District, complete with a Grand Park, recreation fields, a large lake and plenty of walking and bicycling trails. Today, Myrtle Beach is a well-known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad. The city's staff is dedicated to being "First in Service" and ready to provide assistance and answer questions. We hope you find this page enjoyable and useful. For more, please contact the Public Information Office at [email protected].

10/26/2026

In case you missed it, Oak Street in Myrtle Beach is back open!

After nine months of construction, the section of Oak Street from Mr. Joe White Avenue to the Nance Plaza parking lot has officially reopened to traffic.

Assistant City Manager Josh Kay talked right before the reopening Friday afternoon about what it means for the city.

The contractor has worked hard to install new underground infrastructure, providing a much-needed replacement since the infrastructure that was underground there had been there since the 1930s. This new infrastructure will service the residents and businesses in the area.

The project also included streetscaping work to build wider sidewalks and new street parking and bike lanes with pavers, plus of course newly paved roads.

This marks the end of this phase of work of downtown revitalization. From here, crews will move on to the area around City Hall, then to Broadway Street from City Hall to Ninth Avenue North.

Please note that the City Services drive-thru is still closed. We still don't have a date for when it will reopen, but stay tuned.

Thank you for your patience during this time of construction, and we hope you enjoy driving on the new and improved section of Oak Street.

Community members are invited to help shape the city’s future as the City of Myrtle Beach updates its zoning code!Join u...
10/25/2026

Community members are invited to help shape the city’s future as the City of Myrtle Beach updates its zoning code!

Join us for one of four zoning rewrite community sessions to learn about the proposed updates, ask questions and share feedback. The goal is to modernize the zoning code to better reflect Myrtle Beach’s unique character, evolving development needs, technological advancements and community priorities.

See the dates and locations for the sessions below.

• 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, 3205 North Oak Street
• 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 – Myrtle Beach Fire Station No. 5, 804 79th Avenue North
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 – Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street
• 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18 – General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane

You can learn more about the zoning rewrite here https://cms6.revize.com/revize/myrtlebeachsc/departments/planning_and_zoning_department.php

10/25/2026

Myrtle Beach homeowners: Are you wondering why you saw an increase on your property tax bill? 💴 ⬆️

Here’s why…

For years, Myrtle Beach homeowners have received a TDF property tax credit covering 67.45% of their bill. This year, that credit dropped to 53.4% (for 4% permanent homeowners only).

The Tourism Development Fee (TDF) is a 1% sales tax on purchases made within Myrtle Beach city limits. Last year, it generated a little over $43 million.

Under state law, that money is divided two ways. 80% goes to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for out-of-market advertising, and the remaining 20% goes to the City of Myrtle Beach for your property tax credits and, if enough is left over, new projects that improve the city and attract tourism.

Myrtle Beach is growing, and property values have gone up, which means the cost of providing those property tax credits has also gone up.

In fact, the 20% cut has become not enough money for the city to cover property taxes for its permanent residents. The city had to use other money last fiscal year to maintain that roughly 67% credit for you. But continuing to cover that difference simply isn't sustainable.

That's why the credit was reduced to 53.4% this year.

***If you qualify for South Carolina's Homestead Exemption Program, you probably didn't see much change!***

City leaders are working with the Chamber of Commerce and its board to update that 80/20 split, which, as previously mentioned, is established by state law, so City Council can't change it with a simple vote.

It will take cooperation, teamwork and a plan to get a change at the state level. The city is working on it to maintain meaningful property tax relief for residents, while also investing in projects that improve your quality of life.

The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance wants to hear from you!Residents are invited to a community meeting that will focus o...
10/24/2026

The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance wants to hear from you!

Residents are invited to a community meeting that will focus on the construction of the Charlie’s Place stage and Bathsheba Bowens Memorial Park improvements. Community members will have an opportunity to share ideas, offer feedback and help guide plans for these important public spaces.

The meeting is from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street.

SEE YOU TONIGHT!🎃🍭Everyone is invited to Myrtle Beach's Fall Fling event today, Oct. 24. Ready your Halloween costumes a...
10/24/2026

SEE YOU TONIGHT!🎃🍭

Everyone is invited to Myrtle Beach's Fall Fling event today, Oct. 24. Ready your Halloween costumes and join us for an evening of haunted trails, pumpkin hunts, a costume contest, games, interactive vendors inflatables and more! The evening will wind down with an outdoor movie screening of "Monster House." Gates open at 4 p.m.!

Admission is free. You may wish to bring your wallet to purchase food and treats. Free parking is available in the Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium parking lot at 704 33rd Avenue North.

City of Myrtle Beach - Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism

: Get ready to FALL in love today... the Grand Strand Humane Society is hosting their FREE ADOPTION FAIR today, October...
10/24/2026

: Get ready to FALL in love today... the Grand Strand Humane Society is hosting their FREE ADOPTION FAIR today, October 24! Everyone is welcome to come meet their new best friend at 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue. See the photos below to pick out a loving pups in need of forever homes.

The event is from 12 - 6 p.m., today, Oct. 24. Adoption fees are waived, so be sure to come out and meet these special dogs. Who knows? You could walk away with a new member of the family (and we all know these good boys and girls love a nice walk!).

Find more information on the Grand Strand Humane Society page at https://www.facebook.com/mbgrandstrandhumanesociety.

OAK STREET IS BACK OPEN‼After nine months of construction, Oak Street from Mr. Joe White Avenue to the Nance Plaza parki...
10/23/2026

OAK STREET IS BACK OPEN‼

After nine months of construction, Oak Street from Mr. Joe White Avenue to the Nance Plaza parking lot in Myrtle Beach is open to traffic. The contractor has worked hard to install new underground infrastructure, providing a much-needed replacement since the infrastructure that was underground there had been there since the 1930s. This new infrastructure will service the residents and businesses in the area.

The project also included streetscaping work to build wider sidewalks and new street parking and bike lanes with pavers, plus of course newly paved roads.

This marks the end of this phase of work of downtown revitalization. From here, crews will move on to the area around City Hall, then to Broadway Street from City Hall to Ninth Avenue North.

Please note that the City Services drive-thru is still closed. We still don't have a date for when it will reopen, but stay tuned.

Thank you for your patience during this time of construction, and we hope you enjoy driving on the new and improved section of Oak Street.

Get out your calendars, because Myrtle Beach has plenty of fall events coming up you don't want to miss! 🎃 FALL FLING: E...
10/23/2026

Get out your calendars, because Myrtle Beach has plenty of fall events coming up you don't want to miss!

🎃 FALL FLING: Everyone is invited to Myrtle Beach's Fall Fling event tomorrow, Oct. 24. Ready your Halloween costumes and join us for an evening of haunted trails, pumpkin hunts, a costume contest, games, interactive vendors inflatables and more! The event is from 4 - 7 p.m. at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.

🌻GARDEN OF HOPE WORKDAY: It’s an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, connect with neighbors and help prepare the garden for a new season of growth. The workday is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Garden of Hope, 1395 Carver Street.

🧟 FRIGHT NIGHTS: Head to Plyler Park on Ocean Boulevard, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25, for family-friendly festivities. Costumes are welcome, and admission is free! Here's what's happening:

👻 Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 8 p.m.: Strolling Halloween characters, fire performances beginning at 6 p.m. and live music from Worthy of Dawn from 6 to 8 p.m.

🔥 Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m.: Glow and Flow Night featuring lasers, fire and LED
performances.

💚 Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 to 4 p.m.: Get messy at Slime Sunday with a giant green foam party! Bring a towel and change of clothes because you're going to get soaked!

🚒 MBFD's 90TH BIRTHDAY: Make plans to attend the Myrtle Beach Fire Department's 90th Birthday Party event Monday, Oct. 26, at The Hangout. Firefighters, family and community members will celebrate nine decades of public service from 6 - 9 p.m. by playing co****le, enjoying music and trick-or-treating.

⚾ TRICK OR TREAT AT THE BALLPARK: Take your family trick-or-treating from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 29, at the Pelicans Ballpark, 1251 21st Avenue North. Children ages 12 and under are invited to wear their favorite costumes and trick-or-treat at the ballpark and on the field. The event is free and open to all ages, but tickets are required.

👻 BOO BASH: Get ready for a night of spooky fun, games and Halloween excitement! Families are invited to the Halloween “Boo Bash” from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy pumpkin painting, games and a haunted house.

🎸 NIGHTS AT NANCE: Bring your family, friends and beach chairs for an evening of entertainment with live music by “Tru Sol” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29. Thursday's event also features the annual Halloween “Boo Bash,” so costumes are encouraged!

💀 JEEPERS CREEPERS HALLOWEEN PARADE: Jeep Jam kicks off with a new Jeepers Creepers Halloween Parade that rolls down Ocean Boulevard on Thursday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The free-to-attend parade travels south from 15th Avenue North to Eighth Avenue North.

🎉 JEEP JAM: Everyone is welcome to enjoy Jeep adventures, family fun and off-road excitement from Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, 2501 North Kings Highway. To purchase tickets visit https://www.ticketsignup.io/Race/SC/MyrtleBeach/MyrtleBeachJeepJam.

🍭 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TRUNK OR TREAT: Families and community members are invited to join the celebration from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Mt. Olive AME Church, 1108 Carver Street. The event brings the community together for a safe and festive Halloween experience for children.

Don't forget... you can vote EARLY in Myrtle Beach!📍 Voters can cast their ballots for the 2026 Statewide General Electi...
10/23/2026

Don't forget... you can vote EARLY in Myrtle Beach!

📍 Voters can cast their ballots for the 2026 Statewide General Election at the Olin Blanton Building, 1201 21st Avenue North, Suite 1. Curbside voting is available.

📅 Early voting continues through Saturday, October 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Voting centers will be closed Sunday, October 25.

‼️ Be sure to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID with you.

Take advantage of this convenient location and vote early! For more information and to find other early voting locations in Horry County, visit scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting.

Time is running out!Space is still available to register your young athlete for the second Track and Field Development p...
10/23/2026

Time is running out!

Space is still available to register your young athlete for the second Track and Field Development program of the season tomorrow, Oct. 24. The clinic is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will focus on field events including discus, shotput, hammer and jumps. The program is held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, 705 33rd Avenue North. Register online at https://customer.recplus.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/programs/019f66fb-009b-72dd-bfba-9fd126c9c760?fbclid=IwY2xjawVIR0ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVVibjRkM2ZXQzQ5aWF2RmJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMsmDD3VjLzZ7mgQsoAoNjhrg-M2jiIwu1ZSsZHActJO15CPjJRXunF_gLU8_aem_OTkYgXHQLyaunFODnx8cgw

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P.O. Box 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC
29578

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18439181000

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