County permits

Charleston County

Charleston County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Charleston County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Charleston County Building Inspection Services
Website: Citizen Access Portal / EnerGov CSS ↗
Online portal: Citizen Access Portal / EnerGov CSS ↗
Phone: 843-202-6930
Email: General department email not clearly posted; county uses CSS account workflow
Address: Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405

Full unincorporated Charleston County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Charleston County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Charleston County, South Carolina. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.