North Charleston City Hall: 843-554-5700. Mayor's office 843-740-2504, police non-emergency 843-743-7200, animal control 843-740-2815, trash 843-745-1026.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Numbers come from the City of North Charleston’s website, the Police Department and the Fire Department.
North Charleston City Hall is at 2500 City Hall Lane; the main number is 843-554-5700. The city runs a mayor-council government: the mayor is the chief elected and administrative executive, and City Council’s 10 members are elected by district.
Emergencies: call 911. Police, fire and EMS.
- Police non-emergency and fire non-emergency dispatch: 843-743-7200
- Report a problem online (potholes, trash, drainage and more): Citizen Support Center
The quick list
| For | Call |
|---|---|
| City Hall main number | 843-554-5700 |
| Mayor’s office | 843-740-2504 |
| Clerk of Council (agendas, minutes) | 843-740-2509 |
| Police non-emergency | 843-743-7200 |
| Police tip line | 843-607-2076 |
| Animal Control | 843-740-2815 |
| Code Enforcement | 843-740-2680 |
| Trash, yard waste, bulk pickup (Public Works) | 843-745-1026 |
| Building permits | 843-740-2562 |
| Zoning, trees, fences, setbacks | 843-740-2581 |
| Planning and Zoning | 843-740-2571 |
| Business licenses | 843-740-5818 |
| Municipal Court | 843-740-2602 |
| Fire Department headquarters | 843-740-2616 |
| Parks and Recreation | 843-740-5809 |
| Cultural Arts (festivals, Park Circle events) | 843-740-5854 |
| Short-term rental office | 843-740-2818 |
| City ombudsman | 843-740-2504 |
| Senior citizens advocate | 843-740-5820 |
| Homeless coordinator | 843-460-1609 |
| Emergency preparedness | 843-740-2884 |
The mayor
Mayor Reggie Burgess took office Jan. 2, 2024. He joined the North Charleston Police Department in 1989 and became its chief in 2018, according to his city biography. Call the mayor’s office at 843-740-2504.
City Council by district
City Council members, from the city’s council members and districts page. Each can be written to at City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406. Not sure of your district? The city’s council district map is on the same page.
| District | Council member | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Perry | 843-557-5351 |
| 2 | Rhonda Jerome | 843-813-4404 |
| 3 | Stephanie Ganaway-Pasley | 843-270-1961 |
| 4 | Charmaine Palmer-Roberts | 843-819-9170 |
| 5 | Christopher Emde | 843-751-6214 |
| 6 | Nefertiti Brown | 843-790-4098 |
| 7 | Michael Brown Jr. | 843-367-3714 |
| 8 | Brandon Hudson | 803-292-6044 |
| 9 | Kenny Skipper | 843-200-7520 |
| 10 | Michael Brown | 843-747-3531 |
Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at City Hall. To speak, use the city’s request to speak form. Upcoming dates are in our public notices guide.
Police
The North Charleston Police Department works from three bureaus, the department says:
- South Bureau, Cosgrove and Rivers avenues: 843-308-4718
- Central Bureau, City Hall: 843-740-2812
- North Bureau, 2238 Otranto Road: 843-207-0666
The drug tip line is 843-308-4708.
Water, sewer, power and gas
The city does not run the water or power systems. From the city’s utilities page:
- Water: Charleston Water System (Charleston Commissioners of Public Works), 843-727-6800
- Sewer: North Charleston Sewer District, 843-764-3072
- Water and sewer in the Dorchester County part of the city: Dorchester County Water and Sewer, 843-563-0075 or 843-832-0075
- Electricity and natural gas: Dominion Energy, or Berkeley Electric Cooperative in its service area; see our power outages guide
Before digging in your yard, call 811 or use SC 811.
County offices
Property taxes, voting and some courts are Charleston County services; see our property taxes and voting guides.
What this means for you
- Save two numbers: 911 and 843-743-7200.
- For trash, drainage and street problems, the online Citizen Support Center reaches the right department.
- Your council member’s direct line is in the table above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for North Charleston City Hall?
The main number for City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, is 843-554-5700.
What is the North Charleston police non-emergency number?
843-743-7200. Always call 911 in an emergency.
Who is the mayor of North Charleston?
Reggie Burgess, a former North Charleston police chief, who took office Jan. 2, 2024. The mayor’s office number is 843-740-2504.
How do I report a code violation in North Charleston?
Call Code Enforcement at 843-740-2680 for general inquiries, or use the city’s online Citizen Support Center.
Who do I call for animal control in North Charleston?
Call North Charleston Animal Control at 843-740-2815, the number the Police Department lists.
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