Skip to main content
Top Menu
Jobs
Events
Learning
Top Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter / X
South Carolina Association of Counties
Menu
Advocacy
Governmental Affairs
Friday Reports
Legislative Alerts
Policy Development
Legislative Resources & Contacts
Legal Assistance
Case Law Updates
Regulations Updates
Technical Bulletins
Events & Education
Conferences and Meetings
Annual Conference Highlights - 2025
Education & Training
Institute of Government
E-Learning
Leadership Development
Planning & Zoning Officials Training
Presentations
Insurance Trusts
Board of Trustees
Trust Services
Basic Risk Management Standards
Risk Management Resources
Programs
SCAC Scholarship Program
Awards
Awards Toolkit and Application
Video Library
Corporate Partner Program
Current Corporate Partners
Cooperative Service Programs
Debt Collection
About Setoff Debt & GEAR
Debt Collection Services
Setoff Debt Links
Contact Us
OPEB Trust
Resources
County Information
County Directory Pages
50 Years of Home Rule: Local Voice. Lasting Impact.
Grants
Publications
Acts That Affect Counties
County COMPASS Newsletter
County Focus Magazine
County Profiles
Directory of County Officials
Jail Standards
Legislative Policy Positions
Presidents' Reports
Wage and Salary Report
County Jobs
Association Groups
Clerks to Council
County Assessors of South Carolina
Human Resources
Probate Judges
Registration and Election Officials
Talk Groups
Councils of Governments
Resources for Newly Elected County Officials
Finance Toolkit
About
News
Officers and Board of Directors
Past Presidents
Staff
Contact Us
Events Link
Events
Learning Link
Education & Training
Search
Search
Search
Home
Resources
County Information
Charleston County
Download County Statistical Profile
Date Founded
1769
Population
408,235
Land Area
919
County Seat
Charleston
Other Municipalities
Awendaw, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Meggett, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, Sullivans Island
Method of Election
Single Member
Council Meets
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Council of Government
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester COG
Form of Government
Council/Admin.
Council Members
9
Term Length
4 years
Publications & Reports
Budgets and ACFRs
Charleston County Budgets and ACFRs
Census
2020 Census County Profile - Charleston County
Codes of Ordinance
Charleston County Codes of Ordinance
County Directory Page
Charleston
Documents & Publications
2019 J. Mitchell Graham and Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Awards Winners
County Focus (Summer 2023)
County COMPASS - September 2023
2024 Legislative Policy Positions
County Focus (Winter 2024)
County COMPASS - May 2024
County COMPASS - October 2024
County COMPASS - November 2024
County Focus (Winter 2025)
2025 Acts That Affect Counties
County Focus Fall 2025
Local Government Fund
Local Government Fund FY 2025 County Allocation Estimates
Local Government Fund - County Allocation Estimates (June 27, 2024)
Local Government Fund FY 2026 County Allocation Estimates
Millage Caps/Limitations
County Millage Rate Limitations FY 21-24
County Millage Rate Limitations FY 2024
County Millage Rate Limitations FY 2026
County Millage Rate Limitations FY 23-26
Other
Wage and Salary Reports
SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Online Analytics
County Forms of Government Map
Property Tax Rates
Property Tax Rates by County, 2023
Property Tax Rates by County, 2024
Rules of Procedure
Charleston County Council Rules of Procedure
Taxes, Licenses and Fees
Business License and Registration Requirements by Counties
Local Option Sales Taxes Imposed by Counties
Millage Caps/Limitations
Property Tax Rates by County
Charleston County Business License Application
County Accommodations Tax Revenues and Rates (external link)
County Hospitality Revenue and Rates (external link)
Wage and Salary Reports
2022 Wage and Salary Report
2024 Wage and Salary Report
County Information
Jobs
Property Tax Rates
Grants
County Directory
Advocacy
Governmental Affairs
Friday Reports
Legislative Alerts
Policy Development
Legislative Resources & Contacts
Legal Assistance
Case Law Updates
Regulations Updates
Technical Bulletins
Events & Education
Conferences and Meetings
Annual Conference Highlights - 2025
Education & Training
Institute of Government
E-Learning
Leadership Development
Planning & Zoning Officials Training
Presentations
Insurance Trusts
Board of Trustees
Trust Services
Basic Risk Management Standards
Risk Management Resources
Programs
SCAC Scholarship Program
Awards
Awards Toolkit and Application
Video Library
Corporate Partner Program
Current Corporate Partners
Cooperative Service Programs
Debt Collection
About Setoff Debt & GEAR
Debt Collection Services
Setoff Debt Links
Contact Us
OPEB Trust
Resources
County Information
County Directory Pages
50 Years of Home Rule: Local Voice. Lasting Impact.
Grants
Publications
Acts That Affect Counties
County COMPASS Newsletter
County Focus Magazine
County Profiles
Directory of County Officials
Jail Standards
Legislative Policy Positions
Presidents' Reports
Wage and Salary Report
County Jobs
Association Groups
Clerks to Council
County Assessors of South Carolina
Human Resources
Probate Judges
Registration and Election Officials
Talk Groups
Councils of Governments
Resources for Newly Elected County Officials
Finance Toolkit
About
News
Officers and Board of Directors
Past Presidents
Staff
Contact Us