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Taylors

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

Min. permit fee
$36
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement

Street address
301 University Ridge, Greenville County Square, Suite S-3100, Greenville, SC 29601
Coverage
Taylors is an unincorporated Greenville County community, not a separate municipality. Permits are administered by Greenville County, not a Taylors city office.
Online portal
eTRAKiT Portal
eTRAKiT
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Taylors

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

Note: No Taylors-specific exemption list exists because Taylors uses the county system; no county exemption summary was clearly posted on the reviewed building pages. Contact Greenville County Building Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit.

Required documents
  • eTRAKiT submission
  • Permit forms and plans
  • County fee and code references
  • Project-specific trade forms
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.
Permit validity
Permit renewal fee indicates expired county permits must be renewed.
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.

Source: Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 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.

  1. 01
    Use Greenville County Building Safety and review the eTRAKiT user manual for account setup and online filing steps.
  2. 02
    Submit all permits through eTRAKiT; county pages state all permits must be submitted through the new automated system.
  3. 03
    Upload the required permit application and supporting materials for residential or commercial work.
  4. 04
    For new construction, include the required Greenville Water paid receipt where applicable under county notice.
  5. 05
    Monitor review status in eTRAKiT, respond to comments, and pay fees.
  6. 06
    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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Taylors building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$36
02
Plan check fee
Commercial plan review fee equals one-half of the calculated cost of the permit.
03
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.
04
Reinspection fee
$120 (residential)

No separate county payment-processing note located on the reviewed public pages.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: County sequence varies by permit type and trade.

Source: Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Taylors permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Taylors, SC?
Building permit fees in Taylors, SC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Taylors, SC?
To apply for a building permit in Taylors, SC, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Taylors, SC?
Building permit processing times in Taylors, SC typically run 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.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Taylors, SC?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Taylors, SC via: 864-467-7060.
last verified April 2026 source Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/south-carolina/greenville/taylors

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Greenville County Building Safety and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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