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. Only owners or South Carolina licensed contractors may pull permits. Questions about building permits should be directed to the Permitting Department: permits@follybeach.gov or call: (843)588-2447.
- Folly Beach Building Permit Procedures
- Permit Application
- Folly Beach Permitting Fees
- Business License Application
- Weekend Work Permit Application
- CHECKLIST for new const and additions June 2019
- Owner-Builder Information Form
- CoFB Prescriptive Energy Compliance Form
- Gas Piping Bonding Requirements
- Seawall and Dune Walkover Ordinance
- April 2015 Flood Changes
- Storm Water Permit Application
- Checklist for Close-Out of New SFR Projects
- Checklist for Close-Out of Commerical Projects
- Elevator Installation Compliance Letter
- Field Treatment Compliance Letter
- Non Licensed Owners intent to build to file at RMC office
- Non-Conversion Document- Room Restriction
- Non-Conversion Document FEMA
- Folly Beach V-Zone Form
- Tree Ordinance
- Private Parking Sign Permits
- Substantial Improvement Package for Floodplain Construction
- Request to Increase Occupancy
- Site Fill Pre and Post Construction No Adverse Impact Letter
SCDHEC PERMITS (information on septic tanks, docks, seawalls, and other permits issued by the state can be found here)
Inspections
All requests for inspections should be emailed to inspect@cityoffollybeach.com. Please include the permit number, the address, contact information, type of inspection, and any special requirements for the inspector in the request.
