City of Camden offices will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Garbage pickup will be on regular schedule. City Arena will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29 for a special event. 
Business License Renewals Due April 30, 2024

Business License Renewals Due April 30, 2024

Persons engaged in any business, occupation or profession within the limits of the City of Camden are required to obtain a Camden Business License. Business Licenses are valid from May 1 to April 30 and must be renewed each year. Download the current renewal...

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Development Impact Fees

Development Impact Fees

On October 24, 2023, Camden City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-27 implementing development impact fees on new construction permits within the City of Camden. Beginning October 25, 2023, the City began collecting impact fees for the following categories: • Fire...

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Historic Aberdeen Reopens

Historic Aberdeen Reopens

Welcome to Aberdeen. One of the oldest homes in Camden, Samuel Mathis purchased this lot in 1805 from Joseph Kershaw and the home was built by 1810. The home remained in the Mathis family until it was sold in 1850. In 1977, caterer, bon vivant, and collector Jack...

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Camden Police Department Issues Counterfeit Currency Warning

Camden Police Department Issues Counterfeit Currency Warning

In recent days, the Camden Police Department (CPD) has received an increase in reports from local businesses that have received fraudulent $100 bills. This issue not only affects the financial well-being of our businesses but also the trust and security of our entire...

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Small Business Workshop Series at Camden Library Branch

Small Business Workshop Series at Camden Library Branch

The City of Camden’s Main Street Program will host a series of small business workshops in the coming weeks at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. Main Street Manager Kat Spadacenta, Director of Planning & Development Shawn Putnam, and representatives...

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Fair Street Project Paused

Fair Street Project Paused

The project comprised of sewer line replacement and paving on Fair Street, between DeKalb and York Streets, has been delayed to due weather conditions. Crews have completed the replacement of the sewer line. Paving of Fair Stret will occur when daily temperatures...

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Public Hearing on Updated Comprehensive Plan January 9

Public Hearing on Updated Comprehensive Plan January 9

Camden City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of obtaining public comments concerning updates to the City of Camden Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing will be held in Council chambers at City Hall, 1000...

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