Around Charleston
1 - Pedestrian Scramble - The intersection of Courtenay & Doughty on the MUSC campus will soon be the first Pedestrian Scramble in Charleston. READ MORE
2 - Direct to Dallas - Frontier Airlines has announced they will be starting non-stop service from Charleston to Dallas in October, starting at $39. SEE FLIGHTS
3 - Dutch Bros Expands to Summerville - The drive-thru coffee company is opening its first South Carolina store in Summerville this summer. SEE WHERE
4 - #1 Industrial Park in the Nation - Camp Hall Commerce Park (where Volvo and Redwood Materials are located) was named the top industrial park in the country by Business Facilities Magazine. READ MORE
5 - Late Night Event Space - The Waverly, by Uptown Hospitality Group, will be open until 2am to allow for late night receptions! SEE MORE
Historic Home Tour of the Week
22 Sheppard St - This c.1895 home was reimagined from the foundation up to the metal roof and lives much larger than it’s square footage. Check out the roof top patio!
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 817 sqft | $942,000
@the.bill.olson 1895 Charelston Single home in the Eastside Neighborhood of Charleston, SC. #CharlestonSC #charlestonhistorichomes #historichomes #histori... See more
Charleston’s Stormwater Fee Is Moving to Your Tax Bill: Here’s What You Need to Know
Big changes are coming to how Charleston collects its stormwater fee—and it could mean more money for flood prevention and a shift in who pays.
💧 What’s Changing?
Old system: $11/month stormwater fee added to Charleston Water System (CWS) bills.
New system: Starting this fall, that $11/month fee will be replaced by a $132/year charge on your property tax bill.
Goes into effect: Appears on 2025 tax bills, due in early 2026.
🏡 Who Pays Now?
Before: The person paying the water bill—often renters—covered the stormwater fee.
Now: Property owners will pay through their annual tax bill.
💸 Why the Change?
Better revenue collection: City expects to collect up to $2 million more, since:
Property tax bills are more likely to be paid.
Properties without water service will now be included.
City gets money up front instead of monthly.
CWS was charging a 4% collection fee (capped at $70K/year).
County will charge a 2% fee with no cap, potentially up to $300K/year.
🛠️ How the Money Will Be Used
Funds stormwater management and operations.
Supports flood control and drainage projects across the city.
👵 Exemptions for Seniors and Disabled Residents
If you’re 65+ or disabled and already receive the Homestead Exemption, you may qualify to opt out of the stormwater fee.
You must request the exemption by contacting Charleston’s Citizens Services Desk:
📞 843-724-7311
🧑💼 What About Renters?
Renters will no longer see the $11/month charge on their CWS bills.
However, landlords may pass that cost onto renters through future rent increases.
📍How Does Charleston Compare?
North Charleston and Mount Pleasant already collect stormwater fees through tax bills.
Charleston County collects its own fee for unincorporated areas.
📝 Bottom Line
Charleston is aiming to modernize how it funds stormwater infrastructure. Property owners should prepare for an extra $132 on their annual tax bill, but with the city expecting to collect more efficiently, it could mean more resources for fighting flooding in the long run.
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Exciting News
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