Demolition permits in Charleston, SC: May 2026
36 demolition permits were filed in Charleston, SC in May 2026, 24% more than in April (29). The busiest ZIP code was 29403, with 10. Charleston, SC ranked 20th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (29403, 29401, 29407) held 67% of the permits.
- 34 permits listed a job value; 24% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 26, with 5; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $10,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 29403: 10
- 29401: 7
- 29407: 7
- 29412: 2
- 29455: 2
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 16
- $10,000 to $50,000: 10
- $50,000 to $250,000: 4
- Over $250,000: 4
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 364
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 232
- Baltimore, MD: 215
- Philadelphia, PA: 211
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Boston, MA: 145
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- Chicago, IL: 122
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Source: Data: City of Charleston Permit Center. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.