Can I legally rent out my basement in North Charleston?

Renting out a basement in North Charleston legally requires it to meet the building code for a habitable or accessory unit, including proper egress, ceiling height, and separate utilities where required, not just a finished floor and drywall. An unpermitted basement rental can create problems at resale when an appraiser or inspector flags it as non-conforming space. Brian Beatty can point a North Charleston owner toward the right local office to confirm a specific basement's status before renting it out.