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City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, due to the President's Day Holiday.
Many services are available online at Virtual City Hall .
Garbage collection will be delayed...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan is now available.
In the summer of 2023, the city began working with the engineering firm,...Read more
February Sweep: Spread love, not litter.
Monday, Feb. 10, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with check-in at...Read more
No more physical decals! Starting February 1, PCI Municipal Services will be using your license plate to determine if you have a permit.
If you applied before April 1, 2024, you’ll register in- person or at...Read more
An article in a recent edition of Charleston Magazine caught my eye since it was profiling a young family that recently moved to the island. It stated: “This family had lived in eight homes in the Charleston area over the years. Then, they stumbled across a newly renovated home on IOP situated...Read more
Crosswalk improvements along Palm Blvd between 21st and 41st Ave will occur on January 29 & January 30. The work will start each day at 8:30 a.m. Drivers on Palm Blvd can expect to be detoured down avenues, utilizing Cameron or Hartnett Blvd to loop back to Palm Blvd on the next avenue. The...Read more
Tuesday's Garbage Route (which includes 30th Ave through Wild Dunes) has been further delayed and will occur on Friday, January 24.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to continue normal operations after the winter storm.Read more
Update #2
6:00 p.m., January 22, 2025
City administrative offices will reopen on Thursday, January 23 at 11 a.m. All Recreation Center classes and sports programs remain canceled. Please exercise caution and use your best judgement before traveling.
Tuesday's regular...Read more
Winter Storm Update and Important Information
Update #1
10:00 a.m., January 21, 2025
The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the winter storm and the potential impacts to our area. Due to hazardous road conditions, city...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, SC. - Isle of Palms (IOP) officials invite the community to join in to celebrate the completion of the city’s new public dock. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free event will take place at the Isle of Palms Marina...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund for FY26. The fund has $50,000 available for eligible applications.
South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – The city's Recreation Department will host its Community Wellness Fair on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Over 20 healthcare professionals and specialists from the Charleston area will be on site to answer questions and provide resources on various...Read more
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with laughter, good food and time with family and friends.
I know I’ve shared this story with some of you, but it’s worth repeating. I know many of us have different ways we approach a new year – making resolutions, committing to new...Read more
Christmas Eve: December 24
Christmas Day: December 25
Day after Christmas: December 26
New Year's Day: January 1
Many services are available online at...Read more
The city held a door decorating contest from early November to early December. Isle of Palms residents and business owners were invited to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays. Winners were announced and awarded during the...Read more
Isle of Palms— December 6, 2024 — The City of Isle of Palms holiday street festival and tree lighting will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island...Read more
Happy Holidays! I hope this season is filled with family and friends and plenty of good food!
I hope you can join us for this year’s Holiday Street Festival. It will be on December 7 th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Front Beach. It will be a wonderful opportunity to kick-off to the...Read more
Isle of Palms, S.C. — November 22, 2024 — In its ongoing efforts to increase traffic safety on the roads of Isle of Palms, the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints Friday, November 22, into Saturday, November 23, at the following locations:...Read more
The city invites participants to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays.
Contest Details:
Theme : Whether you...Read moreNEW
No more physical decals! PCI Municipal Services will be using your license plate to determine if you have a permit.
If you applied before 4/1/2024, you’ll register in- person or by clicking the links below at...Read more
Isle of Palms— November 20, 2024 — The Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) has recently been awarded $90,036 in federal funding to enhance officer wellness and mental health.
The department was awarded the funding under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA)...Read more
Thanksgiving Day: November 28
Friday after Thanksgiving: November 29
Christmas Eve: December 24
Christmas Day: December 25
Day after Christmas: December 26...Read more
Jim Thompson, an Isle of Palms resident, has been awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. This prestigious recognition is awarded solely to individuals whose lives embody exceptional service, inspiring others and creating a lasting positive impact on South...Read more
A runoff election will be held on November 19, 2024 , to fill an unexpired seat on City Council.
The candidates on the ballot are Susan Hill Smith and Rusty Streetman.
This election is being held under new rules for providing Photo ID at the polling place. The polls will open...Read more