Greenville County - Codes Enforcement

Question

What is checked before permits are issued?

Answer

The Codes Enforcement Division checks for the following:

Correct Zoning
If the property is located in a floodplain
If the property has road frontage
If other structures or manufactured homes are on the lot
Septic tank approval
Sewer tap
Street address
Tax map/ID number

Question

When do I need a permit?

Answer

A permit is required anytime that a new building is constructed, structural changes made within a building or additions to existing structures. Also, permits are required for electrical upgrades, meter changes, etc. Plumbing permits are required for new plumbing fixtures or for relocating plumbing fixtures. Mechanical permits are required for new equipment, change-outs, running a gas line, etc. For more information, contact the Codes Enforcement Division at (864) 467-7060.

Question

What is the cost of a permit?

Answer

Permits for new homes are based on the square footage of the heated area, garage and/or basement. In addition, there are fees for electrical, plumbing and mechanical and septic tank permits. Contact the Codes Enforcement Division at (864) 467-7060 for more information.

Question

Does Greenville County require plans for constructions/permits?

Answer

Plans are not required for residential construction but permits are required for new construction as well as renovations and additions. Plans are required for commercial and industrial construction or renovations which must be reviewed and approved prior to permits being issued.

Question

How do I obtain a manufactured home permit?

Answer

With the Form 400, Title, Bill of Sale and/or any other documents, and the location that the unit was purchased from.

If the unit was purchased outside of Greenville County, a moving permit from the other County will be required.

If the unit was purchased outside of State of South Carolina, the City, State, and Location will be required.

The Tax Map ID Number of the new location, E-911 Address Form and all paperwork will be required in Suite 700-A Ц Mobile Home Tax Office, to register home and property. This office can be reached at (864) 467-7158.

Only after you have received authorization from Suite 700-A will you proceed to the Building Safety Office located in Suite 4100. This office can be reached at (864) 467-7060. You will receive your site installation permit provided the following information is obtained:

A completed Manufactured Home Installation Application
Authorization from the Mobile Home Tax Office
Authorization for connection to sewer system, or the approval document from SCDHEC (Health Department) for a Septic System
E-911 Address Form
The name of your Electric Power Company and Gas Company (which will be a separate permit)
Complete directions to the home site

Once you have completed your application review and paid your permit fee, you will be issued a BLUE Inspection Card, the Moving Permit (if required), the Manufactured Home Decal and Sticker and a Manufactured Home Installation Guide. During your permit meeting, you will receive instruction on the use of our Automated Inspection Request Line. Please make sure you use the permit number from the BLUE card to schedule your inspection request.