Contractor License Forms

Contractor License Application Form (Short)
Contractor License Application Form (Long)
Contractor License/Permit Authorization Statement Form
Residential Contractor License Renewal Form
Commercial Contractor License Renewal Form
County ONLY Contractor Commerical License Application
County ONLY Residential Commerical License Application
Safety Inspection Procedures

Floodplain Forms

Charleston County V-Zone Breakaway Wall Design Certificate
Charleston County V-Zone Design Certificate
Charleston County V-Zone Design Certificate for Pools and Spas
Elevation Certificate Form with Instructions
Financial Assistance Information
Floodproofing Certificate Form
Substantial Improvement Application

General/Building Forms

Building Plans Summary Form
Contractor License/Permit Authorization Statement Form
Construction Report Request
Disclosure Statement
Doors and Windows Form
Elevator Installation Certification Form
Generator Information Form
Historic Buildings & Variance Procedure
IECC Residential Energy Compliance Form
Nuisance Abatement Form
Permit Extension Request Form
Residential Electrical Service Load Calculation Form
Residential Owner Builder Affidavit
Residential Solar Panel Information Form
Roof Underlayment Form (2021 Code)
Solar Panel Permit Requirements
Sub/Trade Permit Form
Typical Order of Inspections (in Floodplain)

Special Inspection Packet (Based on IBC 2021)

Special Inspections Packet (Based on IBC 2021)

Permit Fees

Contractor License & Registration Fees

Permit
FEE
License / Registration Fee
50.00
Annual License / Registration Renewal Fee
50.00
Existing Journeyman Annual License Renewal Fee
25.00
Change License or Registration classification (other than at renewal time)
50.00
Permit Extension Fee
50 per Permit Extended

All Construction Valuations Permits*

*Except for permits listed in 4 through 8 below (Amended by Ordinance 1840 effective 02/01/2015)

Total Valuation
FEE
$1,000.00 and less
No fee, unless an inspection is required, in which case a permit is required and a $50.00 fee shall be charged.
$1,000.00 to $2,000.00
$50.00
$2,001 to $50,000
$50.00 for the first $2,000 + $4.00 per $1,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$242.00 for the first $50,000 + $3.75 per $1,000
$100,001 to $300,000
$429.50 for the first $100,000 + $3.50 per $1,000
$300,001 to $500,000
$1129.50 for the first $300,000 + $3.35 per $1,000
$500,001 and up
$1799.50 for the first $500,000 + $3.00 per $1,000

Inspection Fees

Permit
FEE
(1) Re-inspection - An additional fee will be charged for each re-inspection
75.00
(2) Minimum Permit or Inspection
50.00
(3) Floodplain Management Compliance Inspection
100.00

Manufactured Housing Permit Fees

Permit
FEE
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.

Other Permit Fees

Permit
FEE
(1) Trade Permit Fee when the contractor is working as a subcontractor
25.00

NOTE:

  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
(6) Flood Filing Fee
250.00

NOTE:

Flood Filing fee is applied to all permits in the Special Flood Hazard Area (A, AE, Coastal A, and VE Zones).