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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.
- 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 ↗
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.
- 01 Use Greenville County Building Safety and review the eTRAKiT user manual for account setup and online filing steps.
- 02 Submit all permits through eTRAKiT; county pages state all permits must be submitted through the new automated system.
- 03 Upload the required permit application and supporting materials for residential or commercial work.
- 04 For new construction, include the required Greenville Water paid receipt where applicable under county notice.
- 05 Monitor review status in eTRAKiT, respond to comments, and pay fees.
- 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 ↗
Fee schedule
Taylors building permit fees
No separate county payment-processing note located on the reviewed public pages.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Taylors permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Taylors, SC? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Taylors, SC? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Taylors, SC? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Taylors, SC? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Taylors, SC? ▸
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.