A city’s parks and recreational spaces are much like its buildings; not only do they need regular maintenance year in and year out, but even the best of them eventually
Some of South Carolina s most iconic parks are within Charleston s city limits, such as White Point Garden, Joe Riley Waterfront Park and Hampton Park, but that doesn t mean the city
Taxes in Charleston will increase next fall.
Charleston City Council on Tuesday night gave its second and final approval of the 2021 budget, which includes a $24 to $72 increase in property taxes, depending on the size of the house and whether it is rented out or owner occupied. Â
In Charleston and Berkeley counties:
Tax on a $300,000 owner-occupied home would increase $24 next year.
Tax on a $300,000 rented home would increase $36 next year.
Tax on a $600,000 owner-occupied home would increase $48 next year.
Tax on a $600,000 rented home would increase $72 next year.
On Tuesday night, the budget received a second and third approval, each an 8-5 vote. Council members Marie Delcioppo, Kevin Shealy, Karl Brady, Mike Seekings and Harry Griffin opposed the increase.