City Building Permits
Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), South Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Properties within Town of Ware Shoals located in Abbeville County. Note: Ware Shoals straddles Abbeville and Greenwood counties; property location determines permit authority.
- Department
- Abbeville County Building Department
- Address
- 394 South Carolina 28 Bypass, Abbeville, SC 29620
- Phone
- 864-366-2400
Application Process
- Confirm property location with Town of Ware Shoals (verify Abbeville or Greenwood County).
- For Abbeville County properties: Contact Abbeville County Building Department (864-366-2400).
- For Greenwood County properties: Use Greenwood County online permit system.
- Prepare completed building permit application.
- Prepare construction drawings and site documentation.
- Prepare plat of property.
- Verify compliance with Ware Shoals Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.
- Obtain contractor's license if applicable.
- Prepare Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement if applicable.
- Obtain Zoning Compliance Signature from respective county.
- Apply for SCDHEC septic permit if applicable (required before building permit).
- Submit documentation and pay fees.
Typical processing time: 1-2 days for plan review (Abbeville portion).
General Requirements
Building permits required for construction within Town of Ware Shoals.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Construction drawings
- Plat of property
- Site plan with drainage and landscape plans
- Contractor license (if applicable)
- Owner-Builder Disclosure (if applicable)
- Zoning compliance documentation
- SCDHEC septic permit (if applicable)
- Building code
- 2021 South Carolina Building Code (based on 2021 IBC); 2021 IRC for residential; 2018 IECC with state amendments.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder exemption available under SC state law for one-family/two-family personal residences.
- Contractor requirements
- SC Contractor's Licensing Board requirements apply.
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact Abbeville County Building Department (864-366-2400) for Abbeville County portion of Ware Shoals. For Greenwood County portion, contact Greenwood County.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Owner-Builder Exemption available under SC state law
- Mobile home permit fee: $5.00 (Abbeville County portion; may differ in Greenwood County)
Important: Ware Shoals Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 governs building and use regulations. Verify property location before applying; different systems for Abbeville and Greenwood counties.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 864-366-2400 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour notice required (Abbeville County portion).
Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections: Foundation, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Final occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 South Carolina Building Code (based on 2021 IBC); 2021 IRC for residential; 2018 IECC with state amendments.
- SC Building Codes Council
- SC Contractor's Licensing Board
- SC Department of Environmental Services (Septic Permits)
- License lookup guide: South Carolina Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: South Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- South Carolina hub: South Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Abbeville County Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion) Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC?
- Building permits required for construction within Town of Ware Shoals.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC?
- 1. Confirm property location with Town of Ware Shoals (verify Abbeville or Greenwood County). 2. For Abbeville County properties: Contact Abbeville County Building Department (864-366-2400). 3. For Greenwood County properties: Use Greenwood County online permit system. 4. Prepare completed building permit application. 5. Prepare construction drawings and site documentation. 6. Prepare plat of property. 7. Verify compliance with Ware Shoals Code of Ordinances Chapter 8. 8. Obtain contractor's license if applicable. 9. Prepare Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement if applicable. 10. Obtain Zoning Compliance Signature from respective county. 11. Apply for SCDHEC septic permit if applicable (required before building permit). 12. Submit documentation and pay fees.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC?
- Typical processing time is 1-2 days for plan review (Abbeville portion)..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC?
- The following work is generally exempt: Owner-Builder Exemption available under SC state law; Mobile home permit fee: $5.00 (Abbeville County portion; may differ in Greenwood County). Note: Ware Shoals Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 governs building and use regulations. Verify property location before applying; different systems for Abbeville and Greenwood counties.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ware Shoals (Abbeville County Portion), SC?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 864-366-2400. 24-hour notice required (Abbeville County portion)..
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