As of May 1, 2026, NEW building permits and inspections will be handled by the Town of James Island through SAFEbuilt. All projects in progress will continue with Charleston County Building Services.
If this is your first time applying for a building permit, you will need to REGISTER for a Community Core account.
Or you can LOGIN to an existing Community Core account to view the status or apply for a new building permit.
Contact James Island Town Hall at (843) 795-4141 for more information.