Applications & Guidelines

Fillable applications need to be completed where text is visible, typing beyond the box cannot be viewed upon submittal.

RESIDENTIAL

Detached, duplexes, and townhomes 3-stories or less with separate exits. Also, residential accessory structures (sheds, garages, pool-houses, decks, etc.)

New Construction	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Alterations	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Additions	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Accessory Structures (sheds, garages, etc.)	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Pools	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Decks	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon Deck Detail Package	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Fences	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Non-Retaining Masonry Walls	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Solar Panels	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Window Replacements	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Exterior Painting	Application BAR Color Change Form	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Generators	Electrical Application Gas Application Building Application	Guidelines	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Roof Repair/Replacement	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Demolition (Complete, Partial, Interior/nonstructural)	Application	Guidelines	Apply

Commercial

Commercial and multi-family (3 or more dwelling units) residential, mixed-used buildings, or any structure used for commercial purposes.

CO Certificate of Occupancy	Self-Survey Fire Inspection	Guidelines	Apply
New Construction	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Alterations	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Additions	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Accessory Structures (sheds, garages, etc.)	Application	Guidelines	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Construction Trailer	Application	Guidelines	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Sales Trailer	Application	Guidelines	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Sign	Application Sign Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Communication/Cell Tower	Application	Guidelines	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Solar Panels	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Exterior Painting	Application BAR Color Change Form	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Windows	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Roof Repair/Replacement	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Fences	Application	Guidelines - Coming soon	Apply
Demolition (Complete, Partial, Interior/nonstructural)	Application	Guidelines	Apply
Grease Traps Water & Sewer Service	Prior to submitting for a City of Charleston building permit, the city strongly recommends that applicants contact Charleston Water System (CWS) to establish water and sewer service requirements. Failure to consult with CWS with full details of your project may result in unnecessary delays and potentially additional project costs associated with the following: A CWS written grease trap installation approval is required (even if an existing grease trap is in place) for any business required by SC DHEC to have a food service license, for all businesses utilizing a commercial sink(s), and/or businesses that will prepare/serve/produce any food or beverage for sale. New buildings & renovations/expansions to existing buildings with commercial/industrial uses should be assessed for compliance with current CWS Policies & Minimum Standards. Please email WWGreaseTrap@charlestoncpw.com AND OwensLH@charlestoncpw.com for more information and to apply.

TRADE "SUB" PERMITS & PERMIT REVISION APPLICATION

Permit Revision Application	Application	Email application and revised construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Electrical	Application	Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov
Plumbing	Application	Apply
Mechanical	Application	Apply
Fireplace	Application	Apply
Fuel Gas	Application	Apply
Fire Protection Systems	Fire Marshal Division
Mooring or Anchoring	Application	Email application and required documents to businesslicense@charleston-sc.gov

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Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov

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Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov

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Email application and construction documents to permits@charleston-sc.gov

BAR (Board of Architectural Review)	BAR Application BAR Color Change Form
DRB (Design Review Board)	DRB Application
Right of Way Permit (sidewalk blocking, driveway aprons, etc.)	Engineering Division
Traffic & Transportation Permit (street blocking, parking meter bags, dumpsters in street)	Department of Traffic & Transportation
Encroachment Agreement For requests to place items into the city's owned public right of way, city drainage or access easement	Encroachment Agreement Website
Operational Permit (Short Term Rental)	Short Term Rental Website
Operational Permit (Mobile food vendors)	Mobile Food Vendor Website
Non-licensed Owner Intent to Build Allows a homeowners to obtain residential single-family permits (except fuel-gas)	Non-Licensed Owner Intent to Build Form Important Filing Information
IECC Contractor Compliance Form To demonstrate building energy conservation code compliance	IECC Contractor Compliance Form
Construction Noise Ordinance Exemption Required for all noise-producing construction occurring during prohibited times	Construction Noise Ordinance Exemption Form

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