City of Charleston Hotline Phone Numbers and Other Links
General
Emergency: 911
Police Department: 843-743-7200 - report or ask questions regarding non-emergency solutions
Citizen Support Center: 843-724-7311 - find answers and request services
Permit Center: 843-724-7450 - apply for building permits and check the status of your project
Recreation: 843-724-7327 - sign up for teams and camps and apply for a special events permit
Traffic and Transportation: 843-724-7368 (option 5) - apply for street blocking permits, meter bag covers, speed bumps, and missing street signs
Livability and Tourism
Livability: 843-805-3226 - report violations of municipal codes: overgrown yards, abandoned cars, etc.
Tourism: 843-724-7395 - find out about tourism regulations
Revenue Collections
Public Service
Pot Hole: 843-768-4653 (843-Pot-Hole) - report a pot hole
Streets & Sidewalks: 843-724-7366 - request other street & sidewalk repairs
Recycling: 843-720-7111 - request info on schedules and receiving recycling bins
Garbage Collection: 843-724-7364 - report issues with collection services
Garbage Carts: 843-723-2278 - request a new cart
Graffiti: 843-958-1500 - report signs of graffiti
Stormwater Management: 843-724-7367 - request assistance for overgrown ditches and failing pipes
Parks
Administration: 843-724-3457 - report a City tree in need of pruning, inquire about park maintenance, and request a street light repair
Urban Forestry: 843-743-7200 - report a fallen tree in need of removal
Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability
Business and Neighborhood Services: 843-958-6407 - find out Neighborhood Council info and request services
Design and Preservation: 843-579-7566 - find out information about the Board of Architectural Review and Design Review Board
Planning: 843-724-3765 - find out information about current City plans and Planning Commission
Sustainability: 843-724-3776 - find out information about the City's sustainability initiatives and the Green Business Challenge
Zoning: 843-724-3781 - find out information about your property and the Board of Zoning Appeals
Other Useful Web Links