City of Charleston Permit Center - Development and Construction Services / Building Inspections Division
AI-researched from the official website · pending reviewer verification- Address
- 2 George Street, Ground Floor, Charleston, SC 29401
- Phone
- 843-577-5550
- Hours
- Walk-in hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except City holidays; closes 2:45 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday each month for training. Submittals also accepted 24/7 via the CSS portal or permits@charle
- Building code
- 2021 South Carolina Residential Code (also 2021 SC Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas and Fire…
- Jurisdiction
- City in Charleston County · Charleston SC metro
Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.
Permit types issued
This office issues some permits instantly or the same day.
- Demolition Permit (Complete, Partial, Interior/Non-structural)
- Electrical Permit (Residential Standalone Trade)
- Fuel Gas Permit (Residential / Sub-trade)
- Mechanical/HVAC Permit (Residential Standalone Trade)
- Plumbing Permit (Residential / Sub-trade)
- Residential Building Permit (New, Alteration, Addition)
- Roofing Permit (Residential)
Fees, review times and which of these your project needs are in the .