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How do I certify my company as a minority or woman-owned business? Business Services
Construction Parking Permit Procedure The Purpose of Construction Parking Permits is to allow contractors to park at or in close proximity of the job site in which he/she is working. The permit allows the contractor to park at this location without the worries of receiving parking citations. Traffic & Transportation
Existing Construction Inspection All repairs, additions or alterations to existing structures require permits from Building Inspections. Public Service
Hospitality Tax A uniform tax of two (2%) on the gross proceeds derived from the sales of prepared meals, food, and beverages sold in or by establishments, or sales of prepared meals, food and beverages sold in or by establishments licensed for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, beer or wine. Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections
NEW 2010 Taxicab-Chauffeur's License From Jan. 1- Feb. 4, 2010 we will process applications on Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm. Beginning Feb 9, 2010 we will process applications on Tuesday and Thursdays between the hours of 8am-3pm. Police Department
New Construction Inspection The Building Inspections Division is involved in all phases of new construction undertaken in the City of Charleston. Public Service
Permits Recreation
Revenue Collections Division The Revenue Collections Division of the City of Charleston is responsible for the collection, control and deposit of City revenues in appropriate City accounts. Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections
Single Family Permit Application Downloadable single family permit application. Planning & Neighborhoods
Tour Guide Certification Under the Tourism Ordinance of the City, those indifivuals or organizations desiring to function as a tour guide, must become certified by the Tourism Commission. Clerk of Council
Tour Permit Application Because of the unique and sensitive nature of the Old and Historic District of Charleston, its numerous narrow streets, and the lived-in residential areas, the Charleston City Council has found it necessary to enact a comprehensive Tourism Ordinance to manage day to day tourism operations. Clerk of Council
Tour Tax A fifty cents ($0.50) fee on every ticket of admission to a tour conducted on the public streets and sidewilks of the City of Charleston Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections
Traffic Safety Office The Traffic Safety Office conducts field surveys, traffic volume and turning movement analyses, and traffic safety inspections. Traffic & Transportation

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