Charleston County News Release

MEDIA CONTACT

Name:   Jennie Davis, Charleston County Public Information Officer

Phone: (843) 958-4012

Email:   jdavis@charlestoncounty.org

Release Number: 3031

Date: July 7, 2009

Charleston County Offices Move to Consolidate Services

 
Charleston County Government announces the following office changes that will take effect on Tuesday, July 7:

• The Delinquent Tax Office will move into the  Revenue Collections Department’s office at the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building (4045 Bridge View Drive, 29405).
   

• Previous delinquent tax cashiering functions will be transferred to the Charleston County Treasurer’s Office.
   

• Mobile home decals and mobile home permits will be issued by the Revenue Collections Department. However, the Charleston County Assessor’s Office will continue to provide code enforcement for mobile homes.

By grouping these similar functions, Charleston County was able to eliminate seven temporary positions, one full time position, and two delinquent tax office cashiers were transferred to the Treasurer’s Office to assist in the additional collection efforts.

The Charleston County Department of Revenue Collections is also responsible for County business license fees, accommodation fees, HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) fees, solid waste user fees, franchise fees, stormwater fees and bankruptcy filings. The department administers over 28 municipal contracts for municipal business license services, accommodation services, hospitality services, special tax district services and radio billing services.

Anyone with questions can contact the Charleston County Revenue Collections Office at (843) 202-6080.

For more news and information on Charleston County Government, visit the Web site at www.charlestoncounty.org.