Rental Property Rules in Charleston County, SC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Charleston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Repairs & Habitability

Charleston County's unsafe dwellings ordinance sets minimum habitability standards for every rental unit in the unincorporated county: working sanitary fixtures, hot water at 120°F, functioning heat, and rodent-proof windows and doors. The Building Official can order repairs or vacate a dwelling that falls below these standards under Sec. 4-28, § 113.5.

Rental Habitability Standards, Charleston County

Some Restrictions

Charleston County Code § 4-28, §§ 113.5.1, 113.5.1.1, 113.5.1.4

113.5.1 General: No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or sublet to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit designed or intended to be used for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, nor shall any vacant dwelling building be permitted to exist which does not comply with the following requirements. ... 113.5.1.1 Sanitary Facilities: Every dwelling unit...

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Rental Property Rules by City in Charleston County

2 cities in Charleston County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

CharlestonPop. 150,227

2 verified rules • Repairs & Habitability, Rental Registration

North CharlestonPop. 115,382

1 verified rule • Repairs & Habitability

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