In 1950, administrative divisions of Taiwan Province were readjusted and the Chiayi County Council was subsequently established on 21 February 1951.

[2] The council is located in a building that sits on 4.6 hectares of land.

The building has a height of 24.65 meters which consists of 3 floors and 1 basement.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the building was held in April 1989 and was completed in November 1991.

[2] The council is accessible within walking distance West from Chiayi Station of Taiwan HSR.