§ SC South Carolina
County permits
Cherokee County
Cherokee County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Cherokee County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Cherokee County Building Safety Department
- Online portal
- Building Safety - Forms & Applications ↗
- Phone
- 864-487-2561
- Address
- 110 Railroad Ave., Gaffney, SC 29340
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Cherokee County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Cherokee County, South Carolina. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.