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FOIA Fee Schedule

Freedom of Information Act Request Fee Schedule

Updated August 2025

Cost Associated with Freedom of Information Act Requests Section 30-4-30 (B)

Unless specifically requested, all records will be provided in digital formats. Records totaling 15 MB or less will be emailed; records totaling more than 15 MB will be made available for download via a secure website.

If a fee is required, the requester will be notified with amounts and payment instructions.

The labor cost will be calculated according to the following guidelines:

Service

Fee

Search and Retrieval by Department for Records

Executive Director: $80.00 per hour
Senior Project Manager: $40.00 per hour
Economic Development Specialist: $30.00 per hour

Copying and other costs will be calculated according to the following guidelines:

Service

Cost

Printed Copies of Records (excluding GIS Maps)

$0.20 per page (up to 11×17 only)

GIS Maps

$10.00 (up to 11×17 in.)
$20.00 (larger than 11×17 in.)

USB Drive

$7.00 each

Postage expense

Actual cost as determined by weight, size and zip code

Any request received after 4:30 pm Monday through Friday will be considered as having been received on the following work day. For further assistance, please contact 843-226-3462.

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