Building permits in North Charleston, SC
Permits for North Charleston are issued by City of North Charleston, Building & Permit Inspections. Applications go through the portal below.
Where to file
- Department
- City of North Charleston, Building & Permit Inspections
- Phone
- (843) 740-2565
- Portal
- www.northcharleston.org/business/construction_and_development/permits/index.php
One Stop Shop, 2500 City Hall Lane. Inspections scheduled online.
What each job needs in North Charleston
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of North Charleston before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in South Carolina
A Residential Builder license is generally required for residential work over $5,000; commercial General/Mechanical contractor licensing applies over $5,000 (bid-limit tiers).
Issued by South Carolina LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board · Verify a licence
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