City Building Permits

Hanahan, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

South Carolina Berkeley County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Hanahan permit authority applies within Hanahan city limits in Berkeley County; Berkeley County handles unincorporated land outside the city.

Department
City of Hanahan Building and Codes Department
Address
1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29410
Phone
843-576-5259
Website
https://www.cityofhanahan.com/building-codes

Online Permit Portal

Open GovPossible

Platform: GovPossible • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Start an application in the GovPossible portal or use the city permit application form for supporting information.
  2. Upload or submit the permit application with project details, contractor information, business license information, SC LLR license information, and project cost.
  3. Provide required plans and supporting documents; the permit page states review is for building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, fire prevention, electrical, accessibility, floodplain, and Berkeley County stormwater compliance.
  4. Staff verifies licenses, contract copy, zoning, fire, and flood items as applicable.
  5. Permit is issued after review and fees; inspections are then scheduled through GovPossible or by phone.

Typical processing time: No public review-time estimate located in current Hanahan pages reviewed.

Source: City of Hanahan Building and Codes Department

General Requirements

Hanahan states permits are required for building, pool, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repairs.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Contractor and owner information
  • Contractor email
  • Business license number
  • SC LLR number and expiration
  • Contract copy
  • Plans and trade details
  • Flood and zoning review items as applicable
Permit validity
The city permit application states the permit becomes invalid unless work begins within six months after issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for six months after commencement.
Building code
2021 IBC, IRC, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and fire prevention codes with South Carolina amendments; 2020 NEC with SC amendments; 2017 A117.1; floodplain and Berkeley County stormwater compliance
Owner-builder
Hanahan owner-builder disclosure follows SC Code Section 40-59-260. Owner-builders must file the disclosure with the Register of Deeds, supervise construction themselves, build only for their own use and occupancy, avoid sale or rental within two years, and ensure hired trades are properly licensed.
Contractor requirements
Hanahan states contractors must hold a South Carolina contractor license, a City of Hanahan business license for any type of construction, and submit a copy of the contract. Licenses are verified before permit issuance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Thin data. The forms page confirms a Building Permit Fee Schedule is posted, but the indexed public text reviewed did not expose the fee table amounts.
Plan check fee
Permit application form states Plan Review Fee (1/2 of Building)
Permit fee formula
Permit application form shows building permit fee, plan review fee equal to one-half of building fee, and separate trade fee lines, indicating a mixed valuation-plus-trade-fee structure.
Reinspection fee
The application form includes a DOUBLE FEE field; current public text reviewed did not expose the separate reinspection table.
Payment note
Confirm current amount tables directly from the posted Building Permit Fee Schedule before filing.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Hanahan Building and Codes Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Call before 3:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Head contractor requests inspections as project phases are ready; city does not publish a consolidated sequence on the indexed public page reviewed.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Hanahan Building and Codes Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hanahan Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hanahan, SC?
Hanahan states permits are required for building, pool, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repairs.
How much does a building permit cost in Hanahan, SC?
The minimum permit fee is Thin data. The forms page confirms a Building Permit Fee Schedule is posted, but the indexed public text reviewed did not expose the fee table amounts.. Fees are calculated as: Permit application form shows building permit fee, plan review fee equal to one-half of building fee, and separate trade fee lines, indicating a mixed valuation-plus-trade-fee structure.. Plan check fee: Permit application form states Plan Review Fee (1/2 of Building).
How do I apply for a building permit in Hanahan, SC?
1. Start an application in the GovPossible portal or use the city permit application form for supporting information. 2. Upload or submit the permit application with project details, contractor information, business license information, SC LLR license information, and project cost. 3. Provide required plans and supporting documents; the permit page states review is for building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, fire prevention, electrical, accessibility, floodplain, and Berkeley County stormwater compliance. 4. Staff verifies licenses, contract copy, zoning, fire, and flood items as applicable. 5. Permit is issued after review and fees; inspections are then scheduled through GovPossible or by phone.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Hanahan, SC?
Typical processing time is No public review-time estimate located in current Hanahan pages reviewed..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Hanahan, SC?
Inspections can be scheduled via: GovPossible portal, 843-576-5259. Call before 3:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling.

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