An index of where Charleston and Charleston County post public notices: City Council agendas, zoning and design hearings, tax sales and the statewide notice site.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is an index, not the official publication of any notice. Many legal notices run in newspapers; the official text is the one published there, or on the government body’s own page. We link to the sources and do not reproduce notices.
Government bodies in Charleston announce meetings, hearings, bids and sales in several places. This page lists where to look and what is coming up.
Who to call
- Clerk of Council (agendas, minutes, meeting notices): 843-724-3727, 80 Broad St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Planning and Preservation (rezoning, zoning appeals, BAR hearings): 843-724-3765
- Meeting accommodations (ASL, alternative formats): 843-577-1389, three business days ahead
- Charleston County Delinquent Tax (tax sales): 843-202-6570
- Public records requests to the city: the city’s FOIA page
The statewide notice site
The South Carolina Press Association collects newspaper legal notices at scpublicnotices.com. Search by keyword, county or notice type, including public hearings, ordinances, bids, delinquent taxes, tax sales, foreclosures, probate notices, notices to creditors, liquor licenses and unclaimed vehicles.
City of Charleston
- Agendas and minutes. The city’s Agenda Center posts agendas for City Council, council committees and city boards. The Clerk of Council prepares agendas and records proceedings for council and many boards.
- The city calendar. Every public meeting is on the city calendar, which can be followed by RSS or email.
- Watch meetings. City Council meetings are on the city’s meeting video page, and the zoning and design boards stream on the city’s YouTube channel.
- Bids. City solicitations are on BidLine.
- Public records. File a city FOIA request online; police records go through the police FOIA portal.
City Council: the rest of 2026
From the city’s 2026 council meeting schedule, all at 5 p.m. in the council chamber, 80 Broad St. Dates can change.
| Date |
|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10 |
| Tuesday, Nov. 17 |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 |
| Tuesday, Dec. 15 |
The Committee on Ways and Means meets at 4:30 p.m. before the Oct. 13 meeting, at City Hall.
Hearings on land use and design
These boards hold public hearings where anyone may speak, all at 2 George St., first floor. Written comments are due by noon the business day before.
| Date | Board | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct. 14 | Board of Architectural Review, Large | 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning | 5:15 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21 | Planning Commission | 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | Board of Architectural Review, Small | 4:30 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Design Review Board | 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning | 5:15 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 4 | Board of Zoning Appeals, Site Design | 5 p.m. |
The full year is in the city’s 2026 schedule of board deadlines and meeting dates (PDF) and our building permits and zoning guide.
Charleston County
- County Council. Agendas and minutes are on the county’s Council meetings page.
- Tax sales. The county’s Delinquent Tax Department runs sales of property for unpaid taxes.
- News releases, including road projects and economic development, are on the county’s news releases page.
Schools, roads and elections
- Charleston County School District board: agendas and minutes on its agendas page; dates in our schools guide.
- SCDOT projects: hearings and comment periods on SCDOT’s public comment and meeting notices page.
- Elections: dates and the countywide transportation sales tax referendum are in our voting guide.
What this means for you
- To speak on a project near you, watch the Planning Commission and BAR agendas.
- For the legal text of a notice, use scpublicnotices.com or the body’s own page.
- Follow the city calendar for every public meeting in one place.
Related guides: who to call at City Hall and building permits and zoning.
Frequently asked questions
Where are public notices published in South Carolina?
Legal notices run in newspapers and are collected on the South Carolina Press Association’s statewide site, scpublicnotices.com, which can be searched by type, such as public hearings, foreclosures and tax sales.
When does Charleston City Council meet?
At 5 p.m. on scheduled Tuesdays in the council chamber at City Hall, 80 Broad St. The remaining 2026 meetings are Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 15.
Where can I find Charleston City Council agendas?
On the city’s Agenda Center, which posts agendas and minutes for City Council, its committees and city boards. The Clerk of Council’s office is at 843-724-3727.
How do I make a public records request to the City of Charleston?
Use the city’s online FOIA portal. Police records have a separate portal run by the Charleston Police Department.
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