Understanding the benefits to live within the town limits of Bluffton SC versus the county.
You may not realize as a resident of Bluffton SC or someone who is looking online to buy a home in this area, but you can have a Bluffton address and not be located within the Town of Bluffton. Confusing right?
The Town of Bluffton has been growing over the years through annexation of parts of Beaufort County. And there is a clear boundary of what is in the Town and what is not and there are actually benefits only available to people living within the Town limits.
The Town of Bluffton currently contracts with Waste Management for curbside trash pickup and this service is included for Town of Bluffton residents.
You have access to the Bluffton Police Department which is separate from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Beaufort County Sherrif’s cover the entire county whereas Bluffton Police cover just the Town limits.
You have access to discounted rental rates for Town parks and facilities. A great example is the New Riverside Red Barn you can rent in Bluffton for weddings and events by the 170 Traffic Circle – the daily rental rate is $2000 for in town residents and $4000 for Beaufort County residents. Field of the dreams at Oscar Frazier park is $250 per day for residents and $500 per day for non-residents.
Some argue the permitting process can be much simpler and quicker for review if living within the Town of Bluffton limits. Let’s say you want to put in a pool. Less applications to process compared to Beaufort County.
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