Public Works

Mission Statement

The Public Works Department provides Charleston County's residents, commerce and visitors efficient, effective, responsive, and responsible County road and drainage infrastructure management and maintenance, engineering, stormwater, and mosquito control services through its integrated service delivery programs.

Education

The Department is composed of a team of highly trained, well educated, and experienced individuals. Our spectrum of employees ranges from engineers and scientists to trained and experienced field technicians. It is our continued goal to not only provide service, but to use our expertise to educate and inform the citizens we serve.

Serving The Community

The staff of Charleston County Public Works is dedicated to providing quality service to our community. We are determined to make Charleston County a better place to live through our work. Along with the services provided, we strive to connect with the citizens we serve through community programs and outreach. Here are just some examples of the quality of our work and the programs we provide.

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Public Works Electronic Encroachment Permit Process

• To submit an encroachment permit electronically, please complete the online form and upload a complete set of site plans.

Online Encroachment Permit Application

• You can also print a hard copy of the encroachment permit and mail it with a complete set of site plans to:
  • Attn: PW Engineering
    4045 Bridge View Drive, B309
    North Charleston, SC 29405

Printable Encroachment Permit Application

• Once we receive the permit request, a Public Works representative will contact you within 72 hours. At this time, the representative will coordinate the collection of a $35.00 application fee and discuss the next steps of the permitting process.

Contact

Public Works

4045 Bridge View Drive, Suite B309
North Charleston, SC 29405

Public Works Phone: (843)202-7600
Mosquito Control Phone: (843)202-7880
Stormwater Phone: (843)202-7639

Email: pwcustomerservice@charlestoncounty.org

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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