Hours of operation:
Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Charleston City Collector’s Office strives to provide prompt, accurate and courteous service to customers; to educate the public on tax and fee issues; and to utilize effective and efficient methods in pursuing and collecting all taxes and fees due the City of Charleston.
The office is located in the new City Service Center located at the corner of Dickinson and Quarrier Streets in the bottom floor of the Municipal Parking Building. The Charleston City Collector’s Office oversees the registration and licensing of businesses within the City of Charleston. In addition, the Charleston City Collector’s Office is responsible for collecting local city taxes and fees including, but not limited to, Business and Occupation Tax, Municipal Licenses, Admissions Taxes, Public Utility Excise Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, Fire Protection Fees, Refuse Collection Service Fees and City Service Fees.
The Charleston City Collector’s Office is readily available to assist with any questions or concerns relating to taxes, fees and licensing requirements and responsibilities.
· Taxes, Fees & Licensing (304) 348-8024
Tonya Cotton, Collections Supervisor
Tamra Asbury, Staff Associate
Gail Breckenridge, Staff Associate
Karen Martin, Staff Associate
· Auditing and Compliance: (304) 348-8026
Susan DeVan, Compliance Officer - Construction
L.D. Humphreys, Compliance Officer – Municipal Fees
J.W. Tabaretti, III, Tax Compliance Officer
Tammy Oxley, Audit Supervisor
Gina Adams, Auditor
Jaime Brown, Auditor
Linda Johnson, Auditor
Renee Vanhoose, Auditor
· Cashiering: (304) 348-8024
Rita Jones, Head Cashier
Doris Foster, Cashier
Allison Gessel, Cashier