Revenue Collections Division

75 Calhoun Street, 3rd Floor

The Revenue Collections Division is responsible for the revenue collection and control of City monies. In addition to city parking violation payments, the division collects payments involving ordinances and taxes including Business License Tax, Hospitality Tax and Tour Tax.

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[ Business License, Hospitality Tax, & Tour Tax ]
75 Calhoun Street, 3rd Floor
843-724-3711
(Fax) 843-965-4174
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm

[ Parking Division ]
180 Lockwood Drive
843-724-7375
(Fax) 843-579-3112
Hours of Operation: Mon-Tues 8:30am-6:00pm
Wed.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm

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The Revenue Collections/Business License Division is responsible for the collection, control, and deposit of City revenues in appropriate City accounts. The division is responsible for enforcement of the City's Business License Ordinance and other ordinances related to the collection of City revenue, including Hospitality Tax and Tour Fee Tax. The collections role includes administration of the city's parking violation/ticket collections system, including collection, processing and depositing of parking ticket fines.
Once a Business Certificate of Occupancy is received, it may be taken to the City of Charleston Revenue Collections Division to apply for a business license. Once a business license has been issued, the business may open. Restaurants or establishments serving food and/or beverages must present a DHEC certificate of inspection before a business license can be purchased.
Businesses located outside of the City of Charleston limits are subject to a business license if they engage in business within the City of Charleston unless otherwise exempt by law. Home based businesses are also subject to business license fees.

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