Unincorporated Greenwood County

Permits required for all construction in unincorporated areas; a business license is not required by county (though some jurisdictions have different rules).

Note: No county-specific exemption list was clearly published on the cited permit pages; confirm with Building & Code Enforcement Office before treating any work as exempt.

Building code

South Carolina 2021 Building Code and 2021 Residential Code with SC amendments (effective 2023-01-01 statewide)

Owner-builder

South Carolina law requires residential builders and specialty contractors for residential work unless owner exemption applies.

Contractor requirements

State licensing number for contractor and all subcontractors required as mandated by SC law; unincorporated county does not require separate county business license.

1. 01
   Create a CitizenServe account by completing the local contractor billing account form.
2. 02
   Submit permit application through the CitizenServe portal or in person at the Airport Annex.
3. 03
   Upload required documents directly in CitizenServe: approved site sketch from Planning and Zoning showing structure dimensions and setbacks, property owner name, state contractor license numbers for primary contractor and all subcontractors, site plan for all new construction and additions, Land Disturbance form if applicable (for Lake Greenwood parcels).
4. 04
   Pay permit fees through CitizenServe (24/7 online payment available).
5. 05
   Respond to any review comments if revisions are required.
6. 06
   Receive permit approval and proceed to inspection scheduling through portal with at least 24 hours notice.

Source: Greenwood County Building & Code Enforcement Office ↗

• CitizenServe portal (online)
• (864) 942-8424 or (864) 942-8478 (phone)

Typical sequence: Rough-in inspections typically required for foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC; final inspection required before occupancy.