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South Carolina

Building Permits in Charleston, South Carolina

Access 12,146 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.

12,146
Total permits
285
Last 12 months
12
Last 30 days
-45%
vs same period prior year
Jun 11, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
95
Fire alarm
38
Foundation
20
Pool
8
Addition
4
Electrical
4
HVAC
2
Fence
1
Plumbing
1
Demolition
1

Permit data by trade in Charleston

Drill into the most common permit categories in Charleston.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-11SF2026-27587New constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-11SF2026-27509230 SHELTERWOOD STNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-11SF2026-275112408 BAY STRIP DRNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-10SF2026-275603055 ROBESON TRCEOtherNew Single Family Residence
2026-06-09SF2026-275572147 WRIGHT BROTHERS DRNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-09SF2026-275343009 SAWTIMBER STNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-05SF2026-27507131 CORDWOOD CTNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-05SF2026-275151217 HARRIMAN LNNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-02SF2026-27474New constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage
2026-06-02SF2026-27506138 CORDWOOD CTNew constructionNew construction single-family home with attached garage

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"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in South Carolina and nationwide.

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 June 11, 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 100 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 70 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.

Get Charleston permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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