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Charleston County, SC building permits & builders

Live single-family residential permit data and the top licensed home builders in Charleston County, South Carolina. Updated weekly from US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey + county public records.

Permits (last 12mo)
1,930
Single-family + 1-4 unit residential
Population
409,840
Census ACS estimate
Permits / 1K residents
4.71
Trailing 12mo rate
Subdivisions on record
21
From county plat records

12-month permit trend

Monthly single-family permit volume in Charleston County over the last 12 months. Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.

Per-permit detail isn't published for Charleston County yet — we have authoritative Census Bureau aggregate data but no individual builder attribution. Sign up to be notified when Charleston County gets full coverage.

About Charleston County for trades & suppliers

Charleston County, South Carolina is one of 3,022 US counties tracked by PermitFocus. With 1,930 new single-family permits issued in the last 12 months, the county represents an active market for lumber yards, roofing contractors, HVAC installers, plumbing, concrete, doors and windows, paint, flooring, and other trades that follow new residential construction.

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Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Charleston County, South Carolina?

1,930 new single-family residential building permits were issued in Charleston County over the last 12 months (4.71 per 1,000 residents), according to the US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey. PermitFocus updates this figure weekly.

Who are the top home builders in Charleston County?

Per-permit builder attribution isn't published for Charleston County yet. PermitFocus tracks Census Bureau aggregate permit data for this county and adds individual builder detail as records become available.

Where can I get new-construction permit data for Charleston County?

PermitFocus provides live single-family permit counts, ranked builder activity, subdivision records, and a drive-time market analyzer for Charleston County and 3,000+ US counties. Start a free 7-day trial to open the full Charleston County dashboard.

Is Charleston County a good market for lumber and building-materials suppliers?

With 1,930 new single-family permits in the last 12 months (4.71 per 1,000 residents), Charleston County is an active market for lumber yards, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other trades that follow new residential construction. PermitFocus ranks builder activity so suppliers can prioritize outreach.

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