City Building Permits

Belton, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Belton, South Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

South Carolina Anderson County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Inside Belton city limits, applicants first obtain City of Belton municipal compliance approval, then pull the actual permit from Anderson County.

Department
City of Belton (municipal compliance); Anderson County Building & Codes (actual permit issuance and inspections)
Address
City of Belton: 306 Anderson Street, Belton, SC 29627; Anderson County Building & Codes: 401 E. River Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Phone
City: (864) 338-7773; County: (864) 260-4158
Website
https://www.cityofbeltonsc.com/online_services/building_permit_application.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Jotform Building Permit Request Form

Platform: Jotform (City); OpenGov (County) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Complete the City of Belton Building Permit Request Form to obtain Municipal Compliance Approval.
  2. After the city receives the form, follow the city's payment instructions for the $10 processing fee.
  3. Wait for Belton approval. The city requires all listed contractors and subcontractors to have a City business license.
  4. After city approval, apply to Anderson County through the OpenGov portal for the actual building, trade, or related permit.
  5. County review, fee payment, permit issuance, and inspections then proceed under Anderson County.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated. City approval must be obtained before county application.

Source: City of Belton (municipal compliance); Anderson County Building & Codes (actual permit issuance and inspections)

General Requirements

Belton states that building inspections are processed through Anderson County and that a municipal compliance approval is required before obtaining the county permit.

Required Documents

  • City building permit request form
  • City business licenses for all listed contractors and subcontractors
  • County permit application materials and uploads required by Anderson County
Permit validity
City page does not publish it. County permit lapse terms are not restated on the city page.
Building code
Building permits and inspections route to Anderson County Building & Codes, which enforces the 2021 I-Codes with SC modifications and 2020 NEC countywide.
Owner-builder
No Belton-specific owner-builder rule was clearly published on the city permit page.
Contractor requirements
Belton requires all listed contractors and subcontractors to have a City of Belton business license before municipal compliance approval. County portal also requires LLR license uploads for licensed builders and contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
City municipal compliance processing fee $10; county building permit minimum $110 residential and $120 commercial.
Plan check fee
County plan review fee is 50 percent of building permit.
Permit fee formula
City fee is flat. County building permit is valuation-based with separate trade formulas.
Reinspection fee
County reinspection fee $50; city page does not publish separate penalties.
Payment note
City says applicants are notified with instructions to pay the $10 fee online or at City Hall.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Belton (municipal compliance); Anderson County Building & Codes (actual permit issuance and inspections) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Anderson County: (864) 260-4158 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Anderson County residential checklist says requests must be called in before 4:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling.

Typical inspection sequence: For residential work handled by the county, the published sequence is footing, under-slab if applicable, rough-in, panel inspection, and final/CO.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Belton (municipal compliance); Anderson County Building & Codes (actual permit issuance and inspections) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Belton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Belton, SC?
Belton states that building inspections are processed through Anderson County and that a municipal compliance approval is required before obtaining the county permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Belton, SC?
The minimum permit fee is City municipal compliance processing fee $10; county building permit minimum $110 residential and $120 commercial.. Fees are calculated as: City fee is flat. County building permit is valuation-based with separate trade formulas.. Plan check fee: County plan review fee is 50 percent of building permit..
How do I apply for a building permit in Belton, SC?
1. Complete the City of Belton Building Permit Request Form to obtain Municipal Compliance Approval. 2. After the city receives the form, follow the city's payment instructions for the $10 processing fee. 3. Wait for Belton approval. The city requires all listed contractors and subcontractors to have a City business license. 4. After city approval, apply to Anderson County through the OpenGov portal for the actual building, trade, or related permit. 5. County review, fee payment, permit issuance, and inspections then proceed under Anderson County.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Belton, SC?
Typical processing time is Not publicly stated. City approval must be obtained before county application..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Belton, SC?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Anderson County: (864) 260-4158. Anderson County residential checklist says requests must be called in before 4:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling..

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