County Building Permits

Charleston County, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Charleston County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

South Carolina Updated March 2026

Important: Charleston County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Charleston County

Permit authority
Charleston County Building Inspection Services
Phone
843-202-6930
Address
Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405

Jurisdictions in Charleston County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Charleston County Permit guide → Charleston Permit guide → Isle of Palms Permit guide → James Island Permit guide → Mount Pleasant Permit guide → North Charleston Permit guide → Summerville Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related South Carolina Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's South Carolina license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.