City Building Permits

Tega Cay, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

South Carolina York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside Tega Cay municipal limits only.

Department
Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay
Address
7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Phone
803-548-3513
Website
https://www.tegacaysc.org/1917/Permits-and-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Evolve Public Portal

Platform: Evolve Public Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Create a Tega Cay Evolve account; accounts from other jurisdictions do not integrate with Tega Cay.
  2. Select Apply for Permit and choose the permit type from the portal menus.
  3. Review the required items, enter parcel and location details, and complete permit details and contact information.
  4. Upload required documents, which may include building plans, site plans, and other supporting forms.
  5. Electronically sign and submit the application through Evolve.
  6. Monitor the application, pay fees, and request or cancel inspections through My Permits after issuance.

Typical processing time: No public citywide turnaround commitment was located on the reviewed permit pages.

Source: Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay

General Requirements

The city states its Development Services Department handles permitting, inspections, and code enforcement, and the permit portal is the one-stop location for permit applications and related workflows.

Required Documents

  • Portal submission data
  • Plans
  • Site plans
  • Supporting forms
  • Owner-builder disclosure where the owner uses the exemption
  • Project-specific documents requested in the portal
Permit validity
No public general expiration period was clearly stated on the reviewed permit pages.
Building code
2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and latest ICC/ANSI A117.1 accessibility code.
Owner-builder
The city publishes an owner-builder disclosure form for use under the South Carolina residential builder exemption and directs owners to upload the recorded disclosure to the online portal.
Contractor requirements
The city publishes a contractor licensing requirements guide and states local permits are tied to the specialty for which the contractor is licensed.

Fees

Plan check fee
Not clearly stated in the reviewed public fee page text.
Permit fee formula
Public site confirms Development Services fee schedules exist, but the reviewed public page did not expose the detailed building-fee table.
Payment note
Permit fees can be paid online through the Evolve portal.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent; permit details in the portal allow inspection requests, status review, and history tracking after issuance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tega Cay Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Tega Cay, SC?
The city states its Development Services Department handles permitting, inspections, and code enforcement, and the permit portal is the one-stop location for permit applications and related workflows.
How much does a building permit cost in Tega Cay, SC?
Fees are calculated as: Public site confirms Development Services fee schedules exist, but the reviewed public page did not expose the detailed building-fee table.. Plan check fee: Not clearly stated in the reviewed public fee page text..
How do I apply for a building permit in Tega Cay, SC?
1. Create a Tega Cay Evolve account; accounts from other jurisdictions do not integrate with Tega Cay. 2. Select Apply for Permit and choose the permit type from the portal menus. 3. Review the required items, enter parcel and location details, and complete permit details and contact information. 4. Upload required documents, which may include building plans, site plans, and other supporting forms. 5. Electronically sign and submit the application through Evolve. 6. Monitor the application, pay fees, and request or cancel inspections through My Permits after issuance.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Tega Cay, SC?
Typical processing time is No public citywide turnaround commitment was located on the reviewed permit pages..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Tega Cay, SC?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Evolve portal (My Permits / Open Permits).

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