Building Permits in Charleston, South Carolina

Access 12,123 building permits issued in Charleston, South Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Charleston open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

12,123
Total permits
286
Last 12 months
27
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Apr 20, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
79
Fire alarm
38
Foundation
26
Pool
8
Electrical
4
Addition
4
HVAC
3
Plumbing
1
Fence
1
Signage
1

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-20BC2026-060812212 UT N POINT HOPE PKWYOtherPump station - No building, pump station only for development of neighborhood
2026-04-14SF2025-2628610 ARBOR SPRING CTNew constructionConstructing New Home Behind Existing Home Recently Renovated *See BOAA2025-00702 ...
2026-04-14SF2025-2628716 ARBOR SPRING CTNew constructionNew Construction of Single Family Stick Framed Home on a Raised Slab *See BOAA2025...
2026-04-14BC2024-050822324 ASHLEY RIVER RDNew constructiona new ground up, free standing, 6476 square feet church building containing worshi...
2026-04-13MFN2026-040321901 UT OYSTERCATCHER STOtherBUILDING 1 MASTER PERMIT
2026-04-13MFN2026-040311601 UT OYSTERCATCHER STOtherBUILDING 7 MASTER PERMIT
2026-04-13MFN2026-040301501 UT OYSTERCATCHER STOtherBUILDING 9 MASTER PERMIT
2026-04-13MFN2026-040291201 UT MIRO LNOtherBUILDING 12 MASTER PERMIT
2026-04-13MFN2026-040361401 UT OYSTERCATCHER STOtherBUILDING 11 MASTER PERMIT
2026-04-13MFN2026-040351301 UT MIRO LNOtherBUILDING 13 MASTER PERMIT

Access Charleston permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charleston permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charleston open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charleston, South Carolina was issued on April 20, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charleston permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Charleston permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Charleston permit data?

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

How long does a Charleston building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Charleston, South Carolina is 84 days, 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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