How much does a building permit cost in Town of Irmo, SC?

The minimum permit fee is Building permit fees through CC&I show a $50 minimum fee.. Fees are calculated as: Residential construction all $4.75 per $1,000 with $50 minimum; commercial construction tiered valuation schedule; subtrade permits have separate base plus valuation formulas.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review 10% of permit; commercial plan review 50% of permit..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Irmo, SC?

1. Confirm whether the parcel is inside the Town of Irmo. 2. Obtain the required Town of Irmo zoning permit for the project if the work involves new structures, structural work, land development, solar, cell towers, change of occupancy, home occupation, or similar listed activity. 3. Obtain a Town of Irmo business license if you are a business, company, or contractor working in town. 4. Coordinate building permit issuance, inspections, and certificate of occupancy with CC&I, which the town identifies as its third-party permitting and inspection service. 5. Pay permit fees and any required plan review or county-related fees before issuance. 6. Complete inspections through CC&I and obtain certificate of occupancy when applicable.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Irmo, SC?

Typical processing time is No public review-time estimate located on the reviewed Irmo pages..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Irmo, SC?

Inspections can be scheduled via: CC&I - Code Compliance Inspector: 803-414-2625.

City Building Permits

Town of Irmo, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

South Carolina Lexington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Irmo spans Richland and Lexington counties. The town states CC&I issues building permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy for all properties in town regardless of county.

Department: Town of Irmo Permitting and Code Inspection; administered by CC&I Services LLC
Address: Irmo Town Hall, 7300 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: Town of Irmo 803-781-7050; Code Compliance Inspector 803-414-2625
Website: https://www.townofirmosc.com/business/doing_business_in_the_town/licenses___permits.php

Application Process

Confirm whether the parcel is inside the Town of Irmo.
Obtain the required Town of Irmo zoning permit for the project if the work involves new structures, structural work, land development, solar, cell towers, change of occupancy, home occupation, or similar listed activity.
Obtain a Town of Irmo business license if you are a business, company, or contractor working in town.
Coordinate building permit issuance, inspections, and certificate of occupancy with CC&I, which the town identifies as its third-party permitting and inspection service.
Pay permit fees and any required plan review or county-related fees before issuance.
Complete inspections through CC&I and obtain certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Typical processing time: No public review-time estimate located on the reviewed Irmo pages.

Source: Town of Irmo Permitting and Code Inspection; administered by CC&I Services LLC

General Requirements

The town requires a zoning permit for all new structures and structural work to existing buildings, including new construction, additions, structural alterations, garages, carports, storage sheds, decks, patios, driveways, kennels, fences, pools, tennis courts, land development, clearing and grading, solar panel installation, cell towers, new businesses in existing buildings, and home occupations.

Required Documents

Town zoning permit and related forms
Business license
Project-specific applications
Building permit package (through CC&I)
Plans and supporting information as required

Permit validity: Town master fee schedule states all permits expire six months after issuance or last inspection; renewal or update fee applies.
Building code: Town code inspection page states Irmo has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code for property maintenance. The reviewed town permit pages did not separately list building code editions, so confirm current adopted South Carolina code set with CC&I or the town before filing.
Owner-builder: Town pages did not publish a separate owner-builder instruction sheet, but state owner-builder law still applies through the building permit process.
Contractor requirements: The town states CC&I handles building permits and inspections, and state licensing still applies. Town master fee schedule includes building permit fees through CC&I and separate subtrade permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Building permit fees through CC&I show a $50 minimum fee.
Plan check fee: Residential plan review 10% of permit; commercial plan review 50% of permit.
Permit fee formula: Residential construction all $4.75 per $1,000 with $50 minimum; commercial construction tiered valuation schedule; subtrade permits have separate base plus valuation formulas.
Trade permit fee: Subtrade permits have separate base plus valuation formulas.
Reinspection fee: Reinspection fee for second and subsequent inspections is $30; permit fees are doubled if construction begins prior to obtaining permits; permit renewal or update fee is $53.
Penalty (no permit): Permit fees are doubled if construction begins prior to obtaining permits.
Payment note: Master fee schedule is the main public source; confirm current payment methods with the town or CC&I before filing.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective FY 2025-2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Irmo Permitting and Code Inspection; administered by CC&I Services LLC to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

CC&I - Code Compliance Inspector: 803-414-2625 (phone)

Inspection hours: Town Hall: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent; permit issuance, then CC&I inspections by phase, then certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Additional Resources

Building code: Town code inspection page states Irmo has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code for property maintenance. The reviewed town permit pages did not separately list building code editions, so confirm current adopted South Carolina code set with CC&I or the town before filing.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Licenses and Permits
Town Code
Am I in the Town?
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 Town of Irmo Permitting and Code Inspection; administered by CC&I Services LLC before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Irmo Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Irmo, SC?: The town requires a zoning permit for all new structures and structural work to existing buildings, including new construction, additions, structural alterations, garages, carports, storage sheds, decks, patios, driveways, kennels, fences, pools, tennis courts, land development, clearing and grading, solar panel installation, cell towers, new businesses in existing buildings, and home occupations.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Irmo, SC?: The minimum permit fee is Building permit fees through CC&I show a $50 minimum fee.. Fees are calculated as: Residential construction all $4.75 per $1,000 with $50 minimum; commercial construction tiered valuation schedule; subtrade permits have separate base plus valuation formulas.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review 10% of permit; commercial plan review 50% of permit..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Irmo, SC?: 1. Confirm whether the parcel is inside the Town of Irmo. 2. Obtain the required Town of Irmo zoning permit for the project if the work involves new structures, structural work, land development, solar, cell towers, change of occupancy, home occupation, or similar listed activity. 3. Obtain a Town of Irmo business license if you are a business, company, or contractor working in town. 4. Coordinate building permit issuance, inspections, and certificate of occupancy with CC&I, which the town identifies as its third-party permitting and inspection service. 5. Pay permit fees and any required plan review or county-related fees before issuance. 6. Complete inspections through CC&I and obtain certificate of occupancy when applicable.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Irmo, SC?: Typical processing time is No public review-time estimate located on the reviewed Irmo pages..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Irmo, SC?: Inspections can be scheduled via: CC&I - Code Compliance Inspector: 803-414-2625.

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