Tega Cay, SC — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay

Street address

7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708

Phone

803-548-3513

Coverage

Applies inside Tega Cay municipal limits only.

Online portal

Evolve Public Portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tega Cay

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.

Note: No public citywide exemption list was located on the reviewed permit pages. Confirm borderline maintenance and repair scopes directly with Development Services before proceeding without a permit.

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

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.
Permit validity: No public general expiration period was clearly stated on the reviewed permit pages.
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.

Source: Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay ↗

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Create a Tega Cay Evolve account; accounts from other jurisdictions do not integrate with Tega Cay.
02

Select Apply for Permit and choose the permit type from the portal menus.
03

Review the required items, enter parcel and location details, and complete permit details and contact information.
04

Upload required documents, which may include building plans, site plans, and other supporting forms.
05

Electronically sign and submit the application through Evolve.
06

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Tega Cay building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

Permit fees can be paid online through the Evolve portal.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Evolve portal (My Permits / Open Permits) (online)

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

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

Source: Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Tega Cay permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Tega Cay, SC? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Tega Cay, SC? ▸

Building permit fees in Tega Cay, SC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tega Cay, SC? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Tega Cay, SC, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Tega Cay, SC? ▸

Building permit processing times in Tega Cay, SC typically run No public citywide turnaround commitment was located on the reviewed permit pages.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tega Cay, SC? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tega Cay, SC via: Evolve portal (My Permits / Open Permits).

last verified April 2026 source Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay ↗ entry id permits/south-carolina/york/tega-cay

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development Services Department, City of Tega Cay before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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