Code Enforcement Building Permit
What you need for a Building Permit

How to get a Building Permit

  1. For new commercial buildings or additions, the following must be submitted digitally to cplans@horrycountysc.gov for review, regardless of size (allow twenty days for review):
    1. Completed building permit application
    2. Notarized letter of authorization from property owner of record authorizing contractor to obtain building permit.
    3. A complete set of .pdf(s) for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans along with civil/site plans, showing the fire hydrant location. All plans must be drawn to scale.
    4. A completed Special Inspection packet for all new builds and additions.
    5. COMchecks verifying compliance of building envelope, mechanical, and electrical for all new builds.
  2. The following information must also be submitted for commercial buildings prior to issuance of the building permit:
    1. Verification of sewer service from DHEC or appropriate Sewer Company
    2. Completed NOI (Notice of Intent) form, if required for Stormwater review. Please visit the Stormwater Webpage or call (843) 915-5160 for more information.
    3. Plan review approval from the Murrells Inlet/Garden City Fire Department if the building is located within their fire service area (tel. 843.651.5143)
    4. Copy of contractor's license and a notarized letter allowing someone to act as his/her agent if someone other than license holder is picking up.
  3. If your building or addition is a residential one or two family dwelling type the following quantities and types of information must be submitted for review. (all plans must be drawn to scale) (allow five to seven days for review)
    1. Completed building permit application
    2. Two site plans drawn to scale: Plans: 2 copies of plans drawn to scale with wind, Wind Design Summary Sheets and seismic design per 2021 IRC (with original SC engineer or architect seal).
  4. The following information must also be submitted for residential one and two family buildings prior to issuance of the building permit:
    1. Verification of sewer service from DHEC or appropriate Sewer Company
    2. Contractor document (contractor license information and if someone other than contractor is obtaining permit must have notarized letter of authorization to secure permit for contractor
  5. Regardless of building type, if the building is located within a 100 year floodplain as identified by the National Flood Insurance Program, additional information will be required. Contact the Horry County Floodplain Manager for additional information.