Residential Parking Permits 

You may apply for residential parking by one of the following methods: online, by mail, or in person by appointment. Residential parking permits are now digital. License plates will be scanned to verify permit status. This change will not affect visitors' booklets and one-day passes (please note residential visitor parking booklets are currently only available for purchase by mail or in person with cash or check).

Option 1 -   Apply Online - https://parkcharleston-sc.com/permit

Once your application is approved, payment will be processed with immediate activation.

All transactions paid by credit/debit card will incur a $2.50 service charge per item.

Option 2 -   Mail

Application, copies of the required documentation (vehicle registration plus proof of residency), and payment of $15.00 (per permit) for homeowners or $10.00 (per permit) for renters (check or money order only) can be mailed to the City.

Revenue Collections
180 Lockwood Boulevard
Suite 234
Charleston, SC 29403

Residential Parking Application (PDF)

Visitor Parking Passes

You may visit the office by scheduling an appointment:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/cityparkingappt 

PERMIT COST:            

Homeowner: $15.00 per vehicle

Renter: $10.00 per vehicle

TERM:                            

Homeowner: valid 1/1/XX through 12/31/XX

Renter: valid for 6 months: 1/1/XX-6/30/XX or 7/1/XX-12/31/XX

Maximum Permits

Each residential unit within a parking district is allowed a maximum of two permits that may be issued to residents of that particular unit. 

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:         

Homeowner

1. Property tax receipt, deed, or mortgage document for property
2. Vehicle registration(s)

Renter

1. A valid lease agreement of at least 6 months duration
2. A valid driver’s license
3. Only one of the following: 1) valid SC vehicle registration(s) (or proof of payment of Charleston County vehicle registration fee) or 2) a valid active student identification card and vehicle registration(s) or 3) a valid active military ID card/orders and vehicle registration(s).