Responsibilities
Mission Statement: To deliver Charleston County transportation and drainage infrastructure improvements through a variety of services: maintenance, engineering, and construction management. These services include overseeing improvement projects, managing stormwater activities, and providing mosquito control services. Public Works will provide all services in an efficient, responsible, successful, and diligent manner.
Vision Statement: Improving the quality of life for the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Charleston County by through transportation, drainage infrastructure and livability services.
Contact
Public Works
Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Service Building
4045 Bridge View Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405
Public Works: (843) 202-7600
Mosquito Control: (843) 202-7880
Stormwater: (843) 202-7639
Transportation Projects: (843) 202-7617
Office Hours: M – F | 8:30AM – 5PM
Related Information
Public Works may contact you via phone, text, email, and/or letter to obtain feedback on completed requests. This feedback is voluntary, and you may opt out at any time.



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.
You can also print a hard copy of the encroachment permit and mail it with a complete set of site plans to:
Please mail applications to:
Full Name Address City, State, Zip Code
Attn: PW Engineering
4045 Bridge View Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405 Suite B309
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.
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