City of Myrtle Beach

City materials state permits are required for new residential construction and projects impacting the ground such as pergolas, patios, trash enclosures, fences, pools, walkways, driveways, and parking pads, plus replacement windows, porch enclosures, roof and siding replacement, interior alterations, and regulated trade work.

Note: No citywide Myrtle Beach exemption list was found on the current public department page set reviewed. Confirm any claimed exempt repair scope directly with Construction Services before proceeding.

Building code

2021 South Carolina Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code, 2009 South Carolina Energy Conservation Code, and 2020 NEC with South Carolina modifications.

Permit validity

Residential packet states that after all approvals, a permit must be issued within 6 months. The application form also states the permit becomes invalid if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 consecutive months after commencement.

Owner-builder

No separate current city owner-builder handout was located on the public Myrtle Beach pages reviewed. State owner-builder limits still apply.

Contractor requirements

Major trades must be licensed by South Carolina and hold a City of Myrtle Beach business license and master trade card before trade permits are issued. Subcontractors must have a city business license for each job.

1. 01
   Pull the correct permit forms from the city forms page or the Construction Services packets.
2. 02
   Complete the building permit application and gather plans, survey, tree statement, HOA approval if applicable, and any floodplain or site-related supporting documents.
3. 03
   Email the permit package to planreviewer@cityofmyrtlebeach.com for building permit review; trade permits route to permittech@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.
4. 04
   The city states plan reviews average 7 to 10 business days unless revisions are required.
5. 05
   After review and approval, pay the invoiced fees by phone, appointment, or mail, then obtain the issued permit.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections by phone at 843-918-1111, including all associated rough and final trade inspections together when applicable.

Typical processing time: Average 7 to 10 business days unless revisions are needed.

Source: Construction Services Department, City of Myrtle Beach ↗

City guidance says fees may be paid by phone, appointment, or mail to P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578, attention Construction Services Department, with project address.

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

• 843-918-1111 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Next-day morning scheduling by 4:30 p.m. and same-day afternoon scheduling by 9:00 a.m.

Inspection hours

AM 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or PM 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, rough inspections with all associated trade roughs scheduled together, flood elevation certificate review where applicable, then final inspections with all associated trade finals scheduled together.

Source: Construction Services Department, City of Myrtle Beach ↗