These are just a few of the reasons:
Savings
How can you pay County AND City taxes, and still save money?
Check out one of our fact sheets below or try our annexation calculator:
Services
When you annex into the City, you gain access to a number of valuable, high quality services and benefits.
The City of Columbia is committed to excellence in customer care and constituent service for our residents and businesses.
More About Services
Representation
Who do you call?
In Columbia, in addition to City staff, you have four direct representatives on City Council: one District and two At-Large Council Members – and the Mayor.
City residents are County residents, too! You will continue to be represented by your County Council Member.
City Council
Participation
We Are Columbia- together we will build a world class city. Here in the City of Columbia, our citizens are our greatest resource.
That’s why we’re proud to provide you with a wide variety of community service opportunities. You can help shape our city’s future by serving on a City Board or Commission (including Land Use Boards and Commissions), mentor at-risk youth, join one of our 93 city neighborhood organizations, or create your own community group. If you live in the City of Columbia, you can make a difference.