How much does a building permit cost in Taylors, SC?

The minimum permit fee is $36. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based county schedule; residential new construction valuation uses county square foot tabular values and then the residential fee schedule; commercial permits use actual or tabular value, whichever is higher.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review fee equals one-half of the calculated cost of the permit..

How do I apply for a building permit in Taylors, SC?

1. Use Greenville County Building Safety and review the eTRAKiT user manual for account setup and online filing steps. 2. Submit all permits through eTRAKiT; county pages state all permits must be submitted through the new automated system. 3. Upload the required permit application and supporting materials for residential or commercial work. 4. For new construction, include the required Greenville Water paid receipt where applicable under county notice. 5. Monitor review status in eTRAKiT, respond to comments, and pay fees. 6. After issuance, request inspections under the county inspection workflow.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Taylors, SC?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 864-467-7060.

City Building Permits

Taylors, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

South Carolina Greenville County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Taylors is an unincorporated Greenville County community, not a separate municipality. Permits are administered by Greenville County, not a Taylors city office.

Department: Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement
Address: 301 University Ridge, Greenville County Square, Suite S-3100, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-467-7060
Website: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/BuildingSafety/

Online Permit Portal

Open eTRAKiT Portal

Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

eTRAKiT User Manual

Application Process

Use Greenville County Building Safety and review the eTRAKiT user manual for account setup and online filing steps.
Submit all permits through eTRAKiT; county pages state all permits must be submitted through the new automated system.
Upload the required permit application and supporting materials for residential or commercial work.
For new construction, include the required Greenville Water paid receipt where applicable under county notice.
Monitor review status in eTRAKiT, respond to comments, and pay fees.
After issuance, request inspections under the county inspection workflow.

Typical processing time: County building pages say two to three weeks for permits to be issued, while the forms page says six to eight weeks; treat county timing as currently inconsistent and backlog-dependent.

Source: Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

County permit center accepts residential and commercial building permit applications for work in unincorporated Greenville County, which includes Taylors.

Required Documents

eTRAKiT submission
Permit forms and plans
County fee and code references
Project-specific trade forms

Permit validity: Permit renewal fee indicates expired county permits must be renewed.
Building code: County publishes a Current Adopted Codes PDF and inspection page lists International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, Energy Conservation, and National Electrical Code compliance.
Owner-builder: No county owner-builder guidance was clearly posted on the reviewed building pages.
Contractor requirements: County inspection and permitting operate alongside state trade licensing and code compliance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $36
Plan check fee: Commercial plan review fee equals one-half of the calculated cost of the permit.
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based county schedule; residential new construction valuation uses county square foot tabular values and then the residential fee schedule; commercial permits use actual or tabular value, whichever is higher.
Reinspection fee: $120 (residential)
Payment note: No separate county payment-processing note located on the reviewed public pages.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

864-467-7060 (phone)

Inspection hours: Inspectors reachable daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; field inspections performed daily 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: County sequence varies by permit type and trade.

Additional Resources

Building code: County publishes a Current Adopted Codes PDF and inspection page lists International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, Energy Conservation, and National Electrical Code compliance.
Verify contractor license: South Carolina LLR License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Building Safety Inspections
Forms
Current Adopted Codes
License lookup guide: South Carolina Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: South Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
South Carolina hub: South Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Taylors Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Taylors, SC?: County permit center accepts residential and commercial building permit applications for work in unincorporated Greenville County, which includes Taylors.
How much does a building permit cost in Taylors, SC?: The minimum permit fee is $36. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based county schedule; residential new construction valuation uses county square foot tabular values and then the residential fee schedule; commercial permits use actual or tabular value, whichever is higher.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review fee equals one-half of the calculated cost of the permit..
How do I apply for a building permit in Taylors, SC?: 1. Use Greenville County Building Safety and review the eTRAKiT user manual for account setup and online filing steps. 2. Submit all permits through eTRAKiT; county pages state all permits must be submitted through the new automated system. 3. Upload the required permit application and supporting materials for residential or commercial work. 4. For new construction, include the required Greenville Water paid receipt where applicable under county notice. 5. Monitor review status in eTRAKiT, respond to comments, and pay fees. 6. After issuance, request inspections under the county inspection workflow.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Taylors, SC?: Typical processing time is County building pages say two to three weeks for permits to be issued, while the forms page says six to eight weeks; treat county timing as currently inconsistent and backlog-dependent..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Taylors, SC?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 864-467-7060.

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