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The City is reopening the application process and accepting applications to fill the hospitality seats in the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The unexpired term ends on December 31, 2022. The Accommodations Tax Committee is an advisory committee that advises City Council on the expenditure of local accommodations tax funds for the purpose of promoting tourism, the arts and cultural affairs...

Construction has started on portions of the City's Phase 3 Drainage Project in the areas of 30th Avenue, Forest Trail and Waterway Boulevard. The project will provide a much-needed improvement to the flow of storm water out of the area, while also slowing tidal water from entering the system. The improvements will include new piping under the pavement at the intersection of 30th Avenue, Waterway...

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, City Council approved the first reading of the proposed FY23 budget beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The proposed budget dos not include a property tax increase, keeping the City's millage rate one of the lowest in the area. The budget includes revenues of $22.5 million and expenses of $23.9 million. Some of the Key Initiatives included are: General...

In an effort to increase safety in residential areas, the City has requested the South Carolina Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph on all secondary roads located within the City of Isle of Palms, with the exception of Palm Boulevard, which is posted at 30 mph, and other roadways properly marked for a lower speed limit. SCDOT implemented this change on April 11, 2022...

The City is accepting applications to fill several vacancies for unexpired term in the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The unexpired term ends on December 31, 2022. The Accommodations Tax Committee is an advisory committee that advises City Council on the expenditure of local accommodations tax funds for the purpose of promoting tourism, the arts and cultural affairs in the community. The...

Satellite Voting Units for In-Person Absentee Voting at IOP The City of Isle of Palms will hold a nonpartisan Special Election to fill the unexpired term of one (1) seat for the office of City Council Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Isle of Palms voters will be able to cast their ballot in person at Isle of Palms. The Charleston County Board of Elections will bring a Satellite Voting Unit for voters to...

March 4, 2022 The City of Isle of Palms has named Craig Oliverius to lead the Isle of Palms Fire Department. City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from City Administrator Fragoso to appoint Oliverius, Deputy Chief of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, as the new Fire Chief effective March 29, 2022. As Fire Chief, he will oversee 34 full-time employees and an annual budget of...

This year, the City of Isle of Palms launched a Beach Wheelchair Program to offer daily use of beach wheelchairs for residents and visitors at no charge. Use of a beach wheelchair is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations are taken. Beach wheelchairs are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, located at 30 J.C. Long Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451...

The Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission (IOPWSC) will begin an island-wide meter upgrade on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and anticipates completion by June 15, 2022. The project will begin at Breach Inlet and finish at the end of Wild Dunes. The IOPWSC will place a door hanger notifying residents as their meter replacement is complete. If you have any questions or issues relating to the meter...

Isle of Palms residents are now able to sign up online for Recreation Department youth programs and athletics, camps, adult and senior athletics, fitness classes and special events. Everyone that has participated in any program at the Recreation Department already has a household number. New users/participants will need to come to the Recreation Department at 24 28th Avenue with proof of residency...