Simpsonville, SC — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning Department, City of Simpsonville

Street address

425 E. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Phone

864-967-9526

permits@simpsonville.com

Coverage

Applies within Simpsonville municipal limits. Separate project portal routing is used for development review and zoning applications.

Online portal

InfoVision Evolve Public Portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Simpsonville

Public portal is used for permits, inspections, and development project tracking. The city maintains separate zoning and project portal workflows. Permit-specific triggers are not consolidated in one public page reviewed during this research.

Note: No public exemption list was located in the permit portal materials reviewed. Contact the Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit.

Required documents

Permit application and supporting documents uploaded through the portal
Project and zoning submissions through the separate project portal

Building code: The portal links a city file titled Building Codes in Effect for South Carolina.
Permit validity: Not clearly stated in the public materials reviewed.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder guidance located.
Contractor requirements: Portal states all subcontractors are required to have a separate City business license; state licensing may also apply depending on trade scope.

Source: Planning Department, City of Simpsonville ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No public processing time estimate located.

01

Use the Simpsonville permit portal to apply for a permit, upload supporting documents, and search issued or submitted permits.
02

If the matter is a project for review or a zoning application, use the separate Project Portal instead of the standard permit workflow.
03

Submit the permit application and supporting documents online.
04

Track permit status and review comments under My Permits.
05

Pay permit fees online once invoiced.
06

Schedule or cancel inspections through the same portal after permit issuance.

Typical processing time: No public processing time estimate located.

Source: Planning Department, City of Simpsonville ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Simpsonville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$15

Plan check fee

Commercial plan review is 50% of the building permit fee total; residential plan review is $50.

Permit fee formula

Building permits are valuation-based; additional flat and per-unit trade fees apply; ground-up construction also carries a $100 application fee plus an administrative fee of 0.5% of total project cost capped at $10,000.

Trade permit fee

$25 base permit fee for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical

Reinspection fee

$35 after the second failed reinspection

Portal supports online payment of permit fees, reinspection fees, and other amounts due.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Portal inspection scheduling (online)

Typical sequence: Project-dependent; permit holders can monitor inspection results through My Permits.

Source: Planning Department, City of Simpsonville ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Simpsonville permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Simpsonville, SC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $15. Fees are calculated as: Building permits are valuation-based; additional flat and per-unit trade fees apply; ground-up construction also carries a $100 application fee plus an administrative fee of 0.5% of total project cost capped at $10,000.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review is 50% of the building permit fee total; residential plan review is $50..

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

To apply for a building permit in Simpsonville, SC, follow these steps: 1. Use the Simpsonville permit portal to apply for a permit, upload supporting documents, and search issued or submitted permits. 2. If the matter is a project for review or a zoning application, use the separate Project Portal instead of the standard permit workflow. 3. Submit the permit application and supporting documents online. 4. Track permit status and review comments under My Permits. 5. Pay permit fees online once invoiced. 6. Schedule or cancel inspections through the same portal after permit issuance.

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

Building permit processing times in Simpsonville, SC typically run No public processing time estimate located.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Simpsonville, SC via: Portal inspection scheduling.

last verified April 2026 source Planning Department, City of Simpsonville ↗ entry id permits/south-carolina/greenville/simpsonville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning Department, City of Simpsonville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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