Budget
The Town of Kiawah Island fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Town Council adopts a budget each year to allocate funds for the many programs, services and projects provided for residents and visitors.
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Transparency
The Town of Kiawah Island’s revenue comes from the following sources:
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Business Licenses
The Town of Kiawah requires any business operating within the limits of the Town to obtain a Business License. The Business License fee is based upon the type of business, location and the gross revenue for the year.
Building Permits
The Town conducts all inspections services for zoning permits and site plans for the construction to projects within the Town limits.
Check Registers
As part of the Town’s ongoing efforts in transparency, we have included recent check registers below. Older registers available by request to dszubert@kiawahisland.org
Franchise Fees- Beach
The Town of Kiawah entered into agreement with the Beach Island Services for the right to use the beach to rent beach items, such as umbrellas and chairs.
Franchise Fees- Electric
The Town of Kiawah entered into agreement with Berkley Electric Cooperative, Inc to provide electricity to the customers within the corporate limits to the Town. The agreement requires Berkley Electric to pay the Town 3% of the total electric revenues from the preceding calendar year from all retail electrical accounts within the corporate limits of the Town
Franchise Fees- Other
The Town has entered into agreements with Bell South Telecommunications, Inc. and Comcast Cable for the right to use the public rights of way within its municipal boundaries for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating facilities thereon.
Local Hospitality Tax
The Town has imposed by the ordinance a uniform 1% tax on the gross proceeds derived from the sales of prepared meals, food, and beverages within the Town limits.
Salaries
The Town full-time employee annual salaries with compensations, benefits over 50K.
Solid Waste User Fees
The Town of Kiawah provides its own waste disposal program where the owners of developed and undeveloped property are assessed a fee for the collection and disposal of residential garbage, recycling, and yard debris.
Town Contracts
Standard contracts in excess of $25,000
- Cedrus
- Greenery
- Carolina Waste
- Beach Patrol
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
- Green Law Office
- LS3P
Construction contracts in excess of $20,000
- Thomas Construction