There are 2 Building Departments in Charlestown, Rhode Island, serving a population of 1,165 people in an area of 3 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 582 people, and 1 Building Department per 1 square miles.
In Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked 12th of 85 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 11th of 85 cities in Building Departments per square mile.
Find Charlestown, Rhode Island building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.
Charlestown Planning Department 4540 South County Trail Charlestown, RI
Charlestown Zoning 4540 South County Trail Charlestown, RI
Building Departments in Charlestown, RI are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Charlestown DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.
You may contact the Building Department for questions about:Find Charlestown Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,620 | 63,737 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 666 (41.1%) | 49,111 (77.1%) |
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 598 (89.8%) | 37,350 (76.1%) |
| Single-Family Attached Homes | - | 1,752 (3.6%) |
| 2 Apartments | - | 2,844 (5.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Apartments | 68 (10.2%) | 2,164 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Apartments | - | 1,266 (2.6%) |
| 10 or More Apartments | - | 2,989 (6.1%) |
| Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing | - | 746 (1.5%) |
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 or Later | - | 304 (0.6%) |
| 2010 to 2013 | 45 (6.8%) | 864 (1.8%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 69 (10.4%) | 5,586 (11.4%) |
| 1980 to 1999 | 266 (39.9%) | 14,870 (30.3%) |
| 1960 to 1979 | 177 (26.6%) | 12,946 (26.4%) |
| 1940 to 1959 | 82 (82.0%) | 6,710 (6,710.0%) |
| 1939 or Earlier | 27 (4.1%) | 7,831 (15.9%) |
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | - | 644 (1.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 472 (70.9%) | 34,088 (69.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 187 (28.1%) | 14,281 (29.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 266 (39.9%) | 17,311 (35.2%) |
| 8 or More Rooms | 110 (16.5%) | 12,073 (24.6%) |
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| No Bedroom | - | 755 (1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | 86 (12.9%) | 4,252 (8.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Bedrooms | 472 (70.9%) | 34,088 (69.4%) |
| 4 or More Bedrooms | 108 (16.2%) | 10,016 (20.4%) |
| Charlestown | Washington County | |
|---|---|---|
| With Complete Plumbing Facilities | 666 (100.0%) | 49,052 (99.9%) |
| With Complete Kitchen Facilities | 666 (100.0%) | 48,791 (99.3%) |