Mount Pleasant Local Information
Practical information for Mount Pleasant and Charleston County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Mount Pleasant: schedule, holidays, bulk
Mount Pleasant picks up garbage and yard trash weekly on the same day; Charleston County collects recycling every other week. Questions: 843-849-2022.
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Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, Charleston County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Mount Pleasant fits into Charleston County and South Carolina: the city, the county, Charleston County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Charleston County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Charleston County property taxes are due Jan. 15. The Town of Mount Pleasant's 2025 rate is 260.4 mills. Apply for the 4% legal residence rate: 843-958-4100.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Mount Pleasant
Apply for a Mount Pleasant building permit in OPAL. Plan review takes four to six weeks. Call 843-884-5184 for help, and see the 2026 board dates.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Mount Pleasant
Long Point Road work at I-526 goes on, and high tides near 7 feet may flood low roads midday through Monday, Nov. 2, NOAA says. Town projects and who to call.
Housing
Mount Pleasant home prices and housing market
The typical Mount Pleasant home was worth $874,006 in August 2026, up 1.30% in a year, Zillow says. The median sale price in July was $890,000.
Schools
Mount Pleasant schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Charleston County School District runs Mount Pleasant's public schools, 843-937-6300. Schools close Nov. 3 and Nov. 23-27; winter break starts Dec. 21.
Things to do
Things to do in Mount Pleasant this month: October 2026
Late October in Mount Pleasant: Towne Centre's Fall Festival Oct. 24, a Battery fireworks night, trunk-or-treat Oct. 30 and Boone Hall's patch to Nov. 1.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Charleston County
Mount Pleasant is in hurricane evacuation Zone B. Evacuees leave by I-526 or U.S. 17 south to I-26. Charleston County Emergency Management: 843-746-3800.
Voting
Voting in Charleston County: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting runs Oct. 19-31 at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant. Elections office: 843-744-8683.
Farmers markets
Mount Pleasant farmers markets
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market runs Tuesdays, 3:30 to 7 p.m., April to September at 645 Coleman Blvd. Off-season, Willie's Roadside Market is open daily.
Parks
Parks and trails in Mount Pleasant
Memorial Waterfront Park and its 1,250-foot pier, Palmetto Islands County Park ($2), Laurel Hill's trails, three town dog parks and the boat landings.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Charleston County
Of 111 routine food inspections at Mount Pleasant addresses from July 16 to Oct. 14, 2026, 93 earned an A, 17 a B and 1 a C. Look up any restaurant.
Business
New businesses in Mount Pleasant: October 2026 roundup
NEAT Bourbon Bar, Eggs Up Grill, Prisma Health urgent care and the HCA Long Point ER opened with ribbon cuttings; Decks and Docks Designs is next, Oct. 27.
Public notices
Public notices for Mount Pleasant and Charleston County
An index of where Mount Pleasant and Charleston County post public notices: Town Council agendas, zoning hearings, tax sales and the statewide notice site.
Town Council
Who to call at the Town of Mount Pleasant: phones and offices
Town of Mount Pleasant main line 843-884-8517. Police non-emergency 843-743-7200, trash 843-849-2022, Mount Pleasant Waterworks 843-884-9626.
Population
Mount Pleasant population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Mount Pleasant had 95,469 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 5.1% since the 2020 census and twice its 2000 population.
Power outages
Power outages in Mount Pleasant: who to call and outage maps
Most of Mount Pleasant gets power from Dominion Energy: report outages online, downed lines at 888-333-4465. Berkeley Electric Cooperative: 855-938-3615.
History
Mount Pleasant history and landmarks: settled 1680, a town since 1837
Settled in 1680 and incorporated Dec. 20, 1837, Mount Pleasant has 16 National Register listings, from the 1973 Old Village district to the USS Yorktown.
Moving
Moving to Mount Pleasant: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Mount Pleasant? Start water with Mount Pleasant Waterworks (843-884-9626) and power with Dominion Energy, then get an SC license and tag within 45 days.
Roads
Getting around Mount Pleasant: roads, transit, airport, parking
U.S. 17 and I-526 carry Mount Pleasant traffic; CARTA Routes 40, 41 and 42 and the XP2 express serve the town; Charleston International Airport is in North Charleston.
Neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant neighborhoods: where to live, what each area is like
Mount Pleasant's 11 main areas, from the Old Village to Carolina Park: ZIP codes 29464 and 29466, zoned high schools and Sept. 2026 home values.
Neighborhoods
Belle Hall and Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant: homes and schools
Belle Hall, Snee Farm and the Long Point Road area are ZIP code 29464, zoned for Lucy Beckham High, by I-526 Exit 28. Typical value: $933,192 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Brickyard, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
Brickyard, between U.S. 17 and Highway 41, is mostly ZIP code 29466 and zoned for Wando High. Typical 29466 value: $835,506 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Carolina Park and Ten Mile, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, commute
Carolina Park and Ten Mile, at the town's north end on U.S. 17, are mostly ZIP code 29466 and zoned for Wando High. Typical 29466 value: $835,506.
Neighborhoods
Dunes West and Rivertowne, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, commute
Dunes West, Rivertowne and the Phillips community, along Highway 41, are ZIP code 29466 and zoned for Wando High. Typical ZIP value: $835,506 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
I'On and Hobcaw, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
I'On, Hobcaw and the Mathis Ferry Road area are ZIP code 29464, zoned for Lucy Beckham High. Typical ZIP value: $933,192 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Old Village, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Old Village is Mount Pleasant's historic district on the harbor, ZIP code 29464, zoned for Lucy Beckham High. Typical ZIP value: $933,192 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Park West, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
Park West, off Highway 41 and Park West Boulevard, is ZIP code 29466, zoned for Cario Middle and Wando High. Typical ZIP value: $835,506 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Remley's Point, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
Remley's Point, with Scanlonville, sits on the Wando River north of U.S. 17 in ZIP code 29464, zoned for Beckham High. Typical value: $933,192 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Seaside Farms and Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools
Seaside Farms and the Rifle Range Road area span ZIP codes 29464 and 29466 and two high school zones, Beckham and Wando. Typical 29464 value: $933,192.
Neighborhoods
Shem Creek and Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant: homes and schools
The Shem Creek and Coleman Boulevard area is ZIP code 29464, zoned for Moultrie Middle and Lucy Beckham High. Typical ZIP value: $933,192 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Six Mile and Hamlin, Mount Pleasant: homes, schools, parks and commute
Six Mile and Hamlin, along U.S. 17 and Rifle Range Road, are ZIP code 29466 and zoned for Wando High. Typical ZIP value: $835,506 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant vs Charleston vs Hanahan vs North Charleston: taxes
Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Hanahan and North Charleston side by side: 2026 tax rates, high school ratings, Sept. 2026 home values, income and commute.
Schools
Mount Pleasant public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 15 public schools in Mount Pleasant: Charleston County School District's 13 and two charters, with grades, enrollment, state ratings and zones.