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City of Goose Creek

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Goose Creek Department of Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Division

Street address
519 North Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Coverage
City permitting applies within Goose Creek city limits; unincorporated Berkeley County areas are permitted by Berkeley County.
Online portal
OpenGov Permit Portal
OpenGov
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Goose Creek

Building permits and inspections are required for covered residential construction and related trades; the city now requires all building permits and plans to be submitted electronically.

Note: No citywide Goose Creek exemption list was published in the public pages reviewed. Contact the Building Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit.

Required documents
  • Permit application
  • Site/plot plan
  • Supporting construction documents
  • Utility and flood documents where applicable
  • Project-specific checklists
  • Deck policy documentation if applicable
  • Pool requirements documentation if applicable
  • Reroofing affidavit if applicable
  • Window replacement policy if applicable
  • Wind-borne debris affidavit if applicable
  • Subcontractor list
Building code
2021 South Carolina code set, 2020 NEC with SC modifications, and related local coastal/wind requirements
Permit validity
Thin public data in current Goose Creek pages reviewed.
Owner-builder
Owner-builder disclosure states that owners using the exemption may build or improve a one-family or two-family residence for their own use and occupancy, may not build for sale or rent, must supervise construction themselves, and may not hire unlicensed residential builders or specialty contractors.
Contractor requirements
Goose Creek requires licensed contractors and specialty contractors under state law; the packet also identifies city business license and permit coordination requirements.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No standard review time published in current public pages reviewed; an optional express building permit is available for an additional $500 business license fee.

  1. 01
    Create an OpenGov permit portal account and start the applicable application.
  2. 02
    Upload the permit package, including permit application, plans, plot/site plan, and project-specific supporting documents from the residential packet or other city checklists.
  3. 03
    Include specialty items as applicable, such as HVAC Manual J, flood materials, utility letters, and owner-builder disclosure.
  4. 04
    Staff reviews the submittal; corrections are addressed through the portal.
  5. 05
    Pay fees and obtain the issued permit before starting work.
  6. 06
    Schedule required inspections and complete them through to final approval and utility release or certificate issuance.

Typical processing time: No standard review time published in current public pages reviewed; an optional express building permit is available for an additional $500 business license fee.

Source: City of Goose Creek Department of Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Goose Creek building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25 non-refundable application fee and $20 permit issue fee
02
Plan check fee
Thin public data in the currently indexed fee materials reviewed.
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based building permit fees plus separate application and permit-issue charges; trades and planning items use flat or unit-based fees.
04
Reinspection fee
Reinspection and stop-work fees appear in the city master fee schedule; users should confirm current amounts in the posted 2026 schedule before filing.

Residential impact fee is $286.15 per dwelling unit; contractors may buy an express building permit through a $500 additional business license fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: Project phase inspections are required through completion; utility release follows completion of required inspections and permit conditions.

Source: City of Goose Creek Department of Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Goose Creek permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Goose Creek, SC?
Building permits and inspections are required for covered residential construction and related trades; the city now requires all building permits and plans to be submitted electronically.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Goose Creek, SC?
Building permit fees in Goose Creek, SC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 non-refundable application fee and $20 permit issue fee. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based building permit fees plus separate application and permit-issue charges; trades and planning items use flat or unit-based fees.. Plan check fee: Thin public data in the currently indexed fee materials reviewed..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Goose Creek, SC?
To apply for a building permit in Goose Creek, SC, follow these steps: 1. Create an OpenGov permit portal account and start the applicable application. 2. Upload the permit package, including permit application, plans, plot/site plan, and project-specific supporting documents from the residential packet or other city checklists. 3. Include specialty items as applicable, such as HVAC Manual J, flood materials, utility letters, and owner-builder disclosure. 4. Staff reviews the submittal; corrections are addressed through the portal. 5. Pay fees and obtain the issued permit before starting work. 6. Schedule required inspections and complete them through to final approval and utility release or certificate issuance.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Goose Creek, SC?
Building permit processing times in Goose Creek, SC typically run No standard review time published in current public pages reviewed; an optional express building permit is available for an additional $500 business license fee.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Goose Creek, SC?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Goose Creek, SC via: OpenGov permitting portal.
last verified April 2026 source City of Goose Creek Department of Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Division ↗ entry id permits/south-carolina/berkeley/goose-creek

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Goose Creek Department of Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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