Johnsonville, SC — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Florence County Building Department

Street address

518 S. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501

Phone

843-676-8600

Coverage

Florence County's jurisdictions page states Johnsonville is consolidated with Florence County for both Planning and Zoning and Building. Thin data note: the City of Johnsonville website was located, but no separate public building permit office or permit portal was identified there.

Online portal

Florence County Permitting and Planning

Florence County One Stop Application

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Help & Instructions ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Johnsonville

County building application covers commercial and residential new installation, accessory structures, additions, alterations, repairs and renovations, and agricultural-only work categories, with related zoning and utility signoffs.

Note: No Johnsonville-specific public exempt-work list was identified. Because building permitting is administered by Florence County for Johnsonville, confirm exempt work directly with the county before starting repair or accessory work.

Required documents

Building permit application
Site plans and building plans
Zoning compliance verification
Energy code compliance certificate (for residential)
Water or sewer tap fee receipts or SCDES permits
Restrictive covenants affidavit
Owner-builder exemption filing (where applicable)

Building code: The reviewed county public pages did not publish a current consolidated code-edition list. County technical documents reviewed reference 2017 NEC policy language and county plan standards; confirm current South Carolina code editions with Florence County before filing.
Permit validity: County application states the permit is void if work is not started within six months from issuance and is void if work is abandoned for six months.
Owner-builder: Owner-builder exemption for new single-family residential structures must be completed and filed with the Florence County Register of Deeds before permitting staff processes the application.
Contractor requirements: County application states all subcontractors must be properly licensed or registered in accordance with state law. State LLR licensing still governs regulated builder and trade classifications.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No public review clock was identified on the reviewed county pages.

01

Confirm that the parcel is within Johnsonville municipal limits but in the Florence County consolidated planning and building jurisdiction.
02

Review county permit requirements, fees, and forms, then register in the county One Stop portal or prepare for in-person filing at 518 S. Irby Street.
03

Submit the Florence County Building Permit Application with owner, applicant, contractor, valuation, project description, and required plan or site materials.
04

Include zoning compliance verification, utility or SCDES water/sewer approvals, and owner-builder paperwork where applicable.
05

County intake staff reviews the application, requests corrections if needed, and issues an approval notice when reviews are complete.
06

Pay approved fees online or in person, print the permit, post it on site, and schedule inspections through the portal.

Typical processing time: No public review clock was identified on the reviewed county pages.

Source: Florence County Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026-03

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

For valuation of $1,000 and less, no fee unless inspection is required, in which case $15.00 per inspection is charged.

Plan check fee

When valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan must be submitted, plan check fee is one-half of the building permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee.

Permit fee formula

$15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $260.00 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 to $100,000; $460.00 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 to $500,000; $1,660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 above that.

Reinspection fee

No separate reinspection fee was identified on the public county fee schedule

Penalty (no permit)

County fee schedule states fees are doubled when work requiring a permit starts before the permit is obtained.

County help page says applicants can pay online with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover, or in person by check or money order. The county does not accept cash. Credit card payments carry a 2.99% convenience fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026-03) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Florence County portal (online)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, correction of deficiencies if any, then final approval. County portal also allows downloading and printing the permit after payment.

Source: Florence County Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Johnsonville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Johnsonville, SC? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Johnsonville, SC? ▸

Building permit fees in Johnsonville, SC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is For valuation of $1,000 and less, no fee unless inspection is required, in which case $15.00 per inspection is charged.. Fees are calculated as: $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $260.00 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 to $100,000; $460.00 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 to $500,000; $1,660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 above that.. Plan check fee: When valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan must be submitted, plan check fee is one-half of the building permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Johnsonville, SC? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Johnsonville, SC, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that the parcel is within Johnsonville municipal limits but in the Florence County consolidated planning and building jurisdiction. 2. Review county permit requirements, fees, and forms, then register in the county One Stop portal or prepare for in-person filing at 518 S. Irby Street. 3. Submit the Florence County Building Permit Application with owner, applicant, contractor, valuation, project description, and required plan or site materials. 4. Include zoning compliance verification, utility or SCDES water/sewer approvals, and owner-builder paperwork where applicable. 5. County intake staff reviews the application, requests corrections if needed, and issues an approval notice when reviews are complete. 6. Pay approved fees online or in person, print the permit, post it on site, and schedule inspections through the portal.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Johnsonville, SC? ▸

Building permit processing times in Johnsonville, SC typically run No public review clock was identified on the reviewed county pages.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Johnsonville, SC? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Johnsonville, SC via: Florence County portal.

last verified April 2026 source Florence County Building Department ↗ entry id permits/south-carolina/florence/johnsonville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Florence County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Johnsonville

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