Permit Fees

Note: Contact the Town of Hollywood for their permit fees

1.  Contractor  License / Registration Fees

2.  Permit Fees Based on Construction Valuations For All Permits Except For Those Listed
     In 4 Through 8 Below (Amended by Ordinance 1635 on 6/15/2010)

3.  Mechanical Permit Fees

Fees for inspecting heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration, and repairs, alterations and additions to an existing system shall be per the fee schedule for permits based on construction valuations.

4.  Electrical Permit Fees

New or Upgrade Service and alterations or additions on the load side of existing meter and connection to existing service or safety inspection and electrical load at each meter location (expressed in amperes), up to 200 amps, the fee shall be $70.00 plus $0.10 per each additional amp.

5.  Gas Permit Fees 

The permit fee for consumer's gas piping at one location (including both rough and final piping inspection) shall be $50.00, plus $2.00 for each outlet. 

6.  Plumbing Permit Fees   

1. The permit fee for plumbing systems shall be                        $50.00
      

2. Additional fixture permit fees are as follows:
    

   1. For each plumbing fixture, or tap (including
      water and drainage piping),  backflow
      protective devices and for each water heater              $3.00 each
       

   2. For each  building / unit sewer or water
      service, or replacement / repair, for installation,
      alteration or repair of water piping and/or water
      treating equipment and for repair or alteration of
      drainage or vent piping                                                    $5.00 each

7.  Manufactured Housing Permit Fees   

For setup on a new or existing site                                             $100.00

Note:     Fees for modular construction as defined by the South Carolina Modular 
              Construction Act shall be based upon the fee schedule for permits based on
              construction valuations.

8.  Inspection Fees  

(1)    Re-inspection                                                               When a reinspection fee is required,
                                                                                                  an additional fee of $50.00
                                                                                                  will be charged for each inspection.

 

(2)    Minimum Permit or Inspection Fee                                    $50.00

 

(3)    Floodplain Management Compliance Inspection           $75.00

9.  Other Permit Fees

(1)    Trade Permit Fee when the contractor is

         working as a subcontractor                                                 $25.00

 

Notes: 

1. When trade permits are issued for work being done as the prime contractor, the fees shall be as above for the appropriate type of work being performed. 
    

2. Prime contractors permitted and performing sub-contractor work utilizing their full-time regular hourly employees will be issued trade permits with no fee.

(2)    Hazardous Occupant Permits                                             $100.00

           

(3)    Fireworks Stand Permits                                                      $50.00

 

(4)    Structural Moving Permit Fee                                               $100.00

 

(5)    Demolition Permit Fee                                                          $50.00

10.   Fees   

(1)    Plan Review Fees                                                                ½ permit fee based 
                                                                                                          on construction valuations

 

(2)   Construction in Flood Zones / Filing Fee                           $20.00 

                  Note:    Flood zone filing fees are required to be charged per the following:

                  When a Flood Zone Filing Fee is charged:

• Change in footprint
   
• Substantial Improvement
   
• Change in use
   
• Any new construction to build a building or structure in the Special Flood Hazard Areas
   
• Performing new work below the existing first floor level in a structure or building
   
• Modifying or improving a building or structure below the freeboard/base flood elevation requirement.
   
• Other construction activity such as:  pump stations, service poles, HVAC change-outs requiring unit relocation, potential obstructions in “V” flood zones, breakaway walls (enclosures)  in “V” flood zones.

    Typical examples of when a flood zone filing fee is not charged:

• Re-roofing

• Electrical safety, or upgrades

• Gas Safety

• Plumbing fixture change outs

• Mechanical change-outs where relocation of the unit is not a requirement

• Fences under 6 feet in height

• Window replacements

• Work on an existing structure that does not trigger substantial improvement determination

• A flood zone filing fee should not be charged for an additional structure on a parcel as long as the additional structure is part of a project and permitted along with another building or structure (only one flood zone filing fee should be charged) on the same parcel.

• Flood zone filing fee should not be charged for subsequent permits on a structure where there is an active permit.

Any questions regarding flood zone filing fees should be directed to the Assistant Building Inspection Services Director or the Commercial Plans Reviewer at 843-202-6930.

         (3)    Fees for replacement of placards shall be                               $25.00

         (4)    Variance / Appeal Application Fee                                              $100.00

        Note:  Application fees for appeals successfully granted by the Construction Board

                   of Adjustment & Appeals shall be reimbursed to the applicant.

         (5)    Vehicle Decal Fee                                                                         $6.00/vehicle/set

         (6)    Annual Vehicle Decal Renewal Fee                                          $3.00