Greenville City Hall Closes for $35 Million Renovation

Residents should head to NOMA Square for city services while municipal operations relocate during the multi-year project.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Home Renovation

Greenville City Hall Closes for $35 Million Renovation

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Greenville City Hall has officially closed to undergo a $35 million renovation project that will modernize the 53-year-old municipal facility. Residents seeking city services should now visit the temporary offices located at NOMA Square.

Why it matters

The project addresses long-standing needs for structural and aesthetic improvements to the 10-story building, aiming to better support city workforce recruitment. The multi-year construction plan shifts municipal operations to temporary locations until the building is slated to reopen in 2029.

The city is investing $35 million to overhaul the 10-story building at 220 N. Main Street. While council meetings relocate to 1 Exposition Drive, the project remains active until the expected 2029 completion date.

The players

Greenville City Council

The local governing body responsible for municipal policy and the oversight of the $35 million city hall renovation project.

Greenville Convention Center

The facility serving as the temporary venue for all city council meetings during the multi-year construction period.

The details

The renovation process begins with comprehensive interior demolition, followed by significant structural and aesthetic upgrades. Exterior construction phases are scheduled to commence in mid-2027 to modernize the facility. Upon completion, the council chambers will be relocated from the 10th floor to the first floor to improve public access and workflow efficiency.

1973: The original city hall building opened.
Oct. 26, 2026: The final city council meeting was held at the old city hall.
Nov. 9, 2026: City council meetings begin at the Greenville Convention Center.
Mid-2027: Exterior renovation work is scheduled to begin.
2029: The renovated city hall is expected to reopen.

The Home Front

This project reflects a national trend of cities investing in the modernization of aging, mid-century municipal infrastructure to improve building safety and accessibility. These large-scale renovations often shift municipal service hubs, temporarily altering local administrative traffic patterns.

Residents should update their address books for city business to the NOMA Square office building at 220 N. Main Street. Those planning to attend public council meetings should calendar the Nov. 9, 2026, move to the Greenville Convention Center.

The takeaway

Large-scale public renovations often require residents to shift their routine habits for accessing municipal offices. Monitor city notices for future adjustments to service access points as construction progresses through 2029.