Building Forms, Permits, and Inspections
Building permits are required for all new construction, remodeling, and repairs. This includes interior and exterior work on existing homes, as well as docks, retaining walls, seawalls, fences, pools, septic tanks, and the like.
- Septic Inspection Form
- Business License Application
- Elevation Certificate
- Elevator Installation Compliance Letter
- Weekend Work Permit Application
- Substantial Improvement Package for Floodplain Construction
- Site Fill Pre and Post Construction No Adverse Impact Letter
- Sign Permit
- Request to Increase Occupancy
- Permit Application
- Owner Builder Information
- Non Licensed Owner Intent to Build to File at ROD
- Non Conversion Document FEMA
- Non conversion Agreement Room Restriction
- Folly Beach V Zone Form
- Field Treatment Compliance Letter
- Energy Compliance Form
- Owner Builder Information
- Folly Beach Building Permit Procedures
- Folly Beach Permitting Fees
- Gas Piping Bonding Requirements
- SC Code Adoption Notice 2021
- Seawall and Dune Walkover Ordinance
- SCDOT Permit
- SCDHEC Permit Forms
- Folly Beach Code of Ordinances
- International Code Council
- South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation
- Charleston County GIS
- Charleston County FEMA Maps
- Septic Safety Factsheet
- Be Septic Safe
- Tide Chart Data
Department of Building and Planning Mission Statement
To protect the public's safety, general welfare, and property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of Folly Beach while ensuring fair, impartial, and high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and permitting services for residents, property owners, and visitors alike.
Documents needed to obtain a permit may vary depending on the type of permit.
The following documents will be required for all permit submittals:
- Permit Application
- Business License Application (Required if you do not have a current Folly Beach license.)
- Signed customer contract or a signed estimate between the General Contractor and Subcontractor
Permit submittal packages for new construction or large renovations must be submitted electronically to [email protected].
Trade permits may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or dropped off at City Hall.
Please allow a 4-5 business day processing time for permits that do not require plan review.
(For permits that require plan review, please allow a 4-8 week processing time.)
All requests for inspections must be emailed to [email protected]. Please include the permit number, address, contact information, type of inspection, and any special requirements for the inspector in the request.