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South Carolina

Building Permits in Charleston County, South Carolina

PermitStack indexes 349,301 building permits issued in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 21,734 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

349,301
Total permits
21,734
Last 12 months
1,894
Last 30 days
-2%
vs same period prior year
Jun 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
3,360
Plumbing
2,460
Roofing
2,305
HVAC
1,985
Interior remodel
1,365
Foundation
945
Demolition
707
Pool
537
Mechanical
536
New construction
412

Permit data by trade in Charleston County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Charleston County.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Charleston County, South Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-18SUBR-06-26-343084114 NESTING EGRETOtherFRAMING, FIBER CEMENT SIDING, EXT TRIM, HOUSE WRAP AND INSTALL WINDOW AND DOORS***...
2026-06-18GASR-06-26-115391188 RESERVEOtherBURY 250 GALLON TANK AND RUN LINE TO HOUSE
2026-06-18ZONE-06-26-26046704 CARTWRIGHTSolarInstallation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of (1...
2026-06-18SUBR-06-26-343077028 WINDHAMOtherINSTALL INSULATION
2026-06-18MECR-06-26-183997122 LADY ELIZABETHHVACInstallation of 5.0 New HVAC system
2026-06-18SUBR-06-26-343063978 GNARLED OAKSOtherFRAMING, INSTALL WINDOWS AND DOORS, FIBER CEMENT SIDING AND EXT TRIM
2026-06-18ELCR-06-26-260563577 OLD PONDElectrical200amp service for new home with low voltage
2026-06-18ZONE-06-26-260478579 MIDDLETON POINTOther10' x 16' portable Dormer shed storage structure
2026-06-18ZONE-06-26-260453769 WILLIAMS MAZYCKOtherCLEARING OF .3 ACRES ON NON-GRAND/PROTECTED TREES AND VEGETATION FOR INSTALLATION ...
2026-06-18SUBR-06-26-343053103 HAILEYOtherFRAMING, HOUSE WRAP, WINDOWS AND DOORS, EXT FIBER CEMENT SIDING AND EXT TRIM

Access Charleston County permit data via API

Query Charleston County, South Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Charleston County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Charleston%20County&state=SC&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charleston County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charleston County open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Charleston County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charleston County, South Carolina was issued on June 18, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charleston County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Charleston County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Charleston County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Charleston County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Charleston County, South Carolina is 1 day, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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