Charleston County, SC septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Charleston County, South Carolina are permitted by DHEC - Charleston County under S.C. Code Regs. 61-56.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Regional Office
- Authorized agent: Charleston County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses South Carolina state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 408,235
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Charleston County: $150. South Carolina average: $150.
Local rules
SC septic permitting is managed entirely by SCDES/BEHS. Charleston is one of 8 SC coastal counties requiring Coastal Zone Consistency Certification for certain projects. High-growth county with significant permit volume.
What SepticPro has on file for Charleston County
- 1 permit fee with sources
- The agency phone, email and office address
- Setback distances
- Soil and perc test requirements
- Allowed system types
- System design rules
- Inspection requirements
- Maintenance and pumping rules
- Point-of-sale rules
- Installer, designer and pumper licensing
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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Charleston County
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Other South Carolina counties
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- Cherokee County
- Chester County
- Chesterfield County
- Clarendon County
- Colleton County
- Darlington County
- Dillon County
- Dorchester County
- Edgefield County
- Fairfield County
- Florence County
- Georgetown County
- Greenville County
- Greenwood County
- Hampton County
Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DHEC - Charleston County before applying.