Berkeley County, South Carolina
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Goose Creek takes every business license and permit application electronically, through its Open Gov portal.
All applications online
Goose Creek is in Berkeley County, and the city calls itself business friendly, with administrative staff ready to help new owners. Every license and permit runs through the city's Open Gov portal, and all applications must be submitted electronically. For a business in an existing building, you start by applying for a business license; call 843-797-6220, ext. 1122 or ext. 1105.
Building new? The city's Commercial Construction Information Packet lists the forms and contacts for a commercial project. The city also posts a business license calculator, a master fee schedule and its business license ordinance with the rates.
Working from home takes both a business license and a home occupancy license. Under the zoning ordinance, the home occupation must be carried on by a family member living there, with no non-resident employees on site and no outside activity, outdoor storage or display. Nothing outside may show the house is a business. An independent contractor with no other permanent place of business can qualify.
Annual renewals go through the state's Local Business License Renewal Center. For 2026-2027 they were due April 30, 2026, with a 5% penalty on May 1 that rose 5% each month to 50% by February 2027.
Goose Creek trades we build for
- Handyman Repairs and punch lists for military families.
- Landscaping Weekly mowing in big subdivisions.
- HVAC Fast A/C repair in humid summers.
- Pressure washing Driveways, siding and fences.
Goose Creek design picks
Templates for handymen, lawn crews, HVAC techs and washers.
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Canopy LandscapeLawn routes
Air & ComfortCooling calls
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Goose Creek and Berkeley County
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Berkeley County hurricane season
Hurricane season sends Goose Creek crews out for A/C, tree and washdown calls. Send your storm hours to post.
Goose Creek business license
From the City of Goose Creek license pages and the state renewal center.
- Business license
- Apply electronically through the Open Gov portal. City of Goose Creek
- Home business
- Business license plus a home occupancy license. City of Goose Creek
Goose Creek FAQs
How do I apply in Goose Creek?
Electronically, through the city's Open Gov portal.
What does a home business need?
A business license and a home occupancy license.
Can I have employees at my home business?
Not on site unless they live there, under the city's zoning rules.
Where do I renew?
At the state's Local Business License Renewal Center.
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