Bluffton Local Information
Practical information for Bluffton and Beaufort County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Bluffton population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Bluffton had 36,807 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 32.8% since the 2020 census and nearly triple its 2010 count.
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Bluffton
Bluffton, Beaufort County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Bluffton fits into Beaufort County and South Carolina: the city, the county, Beaufort County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Bluffton: schedule, holidays, bulk
Waste Management picks up Bluffton trash weekly and recycling every other week. Bulk items go to the Simmonsville Road convenience center. WM: 803-534-0061.
Property taxes
Beaufort County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Bluffton homes in tax district 610 carry 157.9 mills at the 4% legal residence ratio for 2026. Taxes are due Jan. 15, 2027. Treasurer: 843-341-8404.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Bluffton
Bluffton permits run through Growth Management at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St.: 843-706-4500. Forms, zoning lookup, tree permits, inspections and meeting dates.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Bluffton
Bluffton road work this fall: Pritchard Street drainage, Bridge Street and Boundary Street streetscapes, the US 278 bridge plan and live closures on 511SC.
Home prices
Bluffton home prices and housing market
The typical Bluffton home was worth $500,379 in August 2026, down 0.6% from a year earlier and 2.4% below the November 2024 peak, Zillow's index shows.
Schools
Bluffton schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Bluffton's public schools belong to the Beaufort County School District: 843-322-2300. The 2026-27 calendar, attendance zones, registration and report cards.
Things to do
Things to do in Bluffton this month: October 2026
October in Bluffton: the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival through Oct. 18, Street Fest on Calhoun Street, the town's Spooktacular Oct. 23 and markets.
Hurricane
Hurricane prep guide for Beaufort County
Beaufort County has no hurricane shelters. Bluffton evacuates by SC 46 and US 321 toward North Augusta. County hurricane hotline: 1-833-254-6400.
Voting
Voting in Beaufort County: registration, polling places, early voting
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election runs Oct. 19-31, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., including at the Bluffton Branch Library. Elections office: 843-255-6900.
Farmers market
Bluffton farmers markets
The Bluffton Farmers Market runs Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m., at Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St., through the winter on the town calendar. 843-415-2447.
Parks
Parks and trails in Bluffton
Bluffton's town parks are open dawn to dusk: Oyster Factory Park and its 24-hour boat ramp, DuBois and New Riverside Barn playgrounds and the New River Trail.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Beaufort County
273 of 284 food inspections in Bluffton from July 1 to Oct. 11, 2026, ended in an A, SC Food Grades shows. How grades work and how to look one up.
Business
New businesses in Bluffton: September 2026
71 new Bluffton business licenses opened in September 2026, town records show, from Cafe Al Dente at New Riverside and Mill-Hi Coffee to Chill-N Ice Cream.
Public notices
Public notices in Bluffton and Beaufort County
An index of where Bluffton and Beaufort County public notices are published: SCPublicNotices.com, town and county agendas, hearings, bids and tax sales.
Town Hall
Who to call at Bluffton Town Hall
Bluffton Town Hall is at 20 Bridge St.: 843-706-4500. Phone numbers for the mayor, council, town manager, clerk, police, code enforcement and utilities.
Power outage
Power outages in Bluffton: who to call and outage maps
Bluffton power comes from Palmetto Electric Cooperative or Dominion Energy. Report outages: Palmetto Electric 1-866-445-5551; Dominion 1-888-333-4465.
History
Bluffton history and landmarks
Bluffton was incorporated in 1852, burned in 1863 and listed as a National Register historic district in 1996. Its landmarks, museums and how to visit.
Moving
Moving to Bluffton: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Bluffton? Start power with Palmetto Electric or Dominion, water with BJWSA (843-987-9200), get an SC license within 45 days and claim the 4% tax rate.
Transportation
Getting around Bluffton: roads, transit, airport, parking
How to get around Bluffton: U.S. 278 and I-95, the Bluffton Breeze bus, Hilton Head and Savannah airports, golf cart rules and Old Town parking.
Neighborhoods
Bluffton neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Eleven Bluffton areas from Old Town to Sun City: in town or county, ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 Zillow values, mapped from town GIS.
Neighborhoods
Belfair and Rose Hill, Bluffton: homes, schools and commute
Belfair and Rose Hill, on U.S. 278 in unincorporated Bluffton, are zoned for Okatie Elementary and May River High. ZIP 29910's value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Buck Island-Simmonsville, Bluffton: homes, schools and commute
Buck Island-Simmonsville, annexed in 2005, is split among four elementary zones and mostly zoned for Bluffton High. ZIP 29910's value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Buckwalter, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Buckwalter, Bluffton's largest planned area north of Old Town, is split between May River High and Bluffton High. ZIP 29910's value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Central Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Central Bluffton, the Schultz Tract north of Old Town, is zoned for Red Cedar Elementary and Bluffton High. ZIP 29910's typical value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Jones Estate, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Jones Estate in far west Bluffton is zoned for Pritchardville Elementary and May River High. ZIP 29909's typical value was $485,317 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Moss Creek and Buckingham, Bluffton: homes, schools, commute
Moss Creek and Buckingham, by the Hilton Head bridges, are mostly zoned for Hilton Head Island schools and ZIP 29926, where the value was $748,831.
Neighborhoods
New Riverside, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
New Riverside in west Bluffton is home to May River High and the New River Trailhead. ZIP 29910's typical home value was $523,700 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Okatie and Sun City, Bluffton: homes, schools and commute
Okatie and Sun City, north of U.S. 278, are unincorporated, zoned for Okatie Elementary and May River High. ZIP 29909's value was $485,317.
Neighborhoods
Old Town, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Old Town Bluffton is zoned for Bluffton High and sits in ZIP 29910, where Zillow's typical home value was $523,700 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton's 19,217-acre planned community on the May River, is zoned for May River High. ZIP 29910's typical value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Pritchardville, Bluffton: homes, schools, parks and commute
Pritchardville, the unincorporated area on May River Road west of Old Town, is zoned for May River High. ZIP 29910's value was $523,700.
Neighborhoods
Bluffton vs Hilton Head Island vs Hardeeville: taxes, schools, homes
Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Hardeeville side by side: 2026 tax levies, 2025 school ratings, August 2026 home values and Census commute times.
Schools
Bluffton public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 10 Beaufort County School District schools with Bluffton addresses and 3 private schools: addresses, grades, enrollment and state ratings.