County permits

Richland County

Richland County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Richland County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Richland County Building Permitting and Inspections
Website: Richland County eTrakit ↗
Online portal: Richland County eTrakit ↗
Phone: 803-576-2140
Email: devservices@richlandcountysc.gov
Address: 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204

Full unincorporated Richland County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Richland County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Richland County, South Carolina. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.