Permit records

Greenville County permit search

Greenville County permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.

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Project types verified
13
in Greenville County
Search verified
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If the permit does not turn up

Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. Greenville County Building Safety (Planning and Code Compliance) can check the paper file.

What needs a permit in Greenville County

Every project type we have verified in Greenville County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.

ProjectPermit needed?ThresholdTypical fee
Bathroom Remodel PermitIt dependsBefore moving or adding plumbing fixtures, adding circuits or changing walls in a bathroom...cost of the project."), plus trade fees: plumbing minimum fee per permit $72.00 and...
Deck PermitIt dependsdeck area, for decks not more than 30 inches above grade at any point...work is priced on the Residential Permit Fees schedule by total valuation: "$1,000...
Electrical PermitIt dependsBefore any electrical work beyond minor repairs, including service upgrades, meter...Electrical Permit Fees: minimum fee per permit $72.00
EV Charger PermitIt dependsBefore installing a hardwired charger or a new 240-volt circuit or receptacle for an...Electrical Permit Fees: minimum fee per permit $72.00
Fence PermitIt dependsfence height...work is priced on the Residential Permit Fees schedule by total valuation: "$1,000...
HVAC PermitIt dependsBefore installing or changing out heating or cooling equipment, adding ductwork, or...Mechanical Permit Fees: minimum fee per permit $72.00
Patio PermitNot confirmedNot confirmedNot published
Plumbing PermitIt dependsBefore adding or relocating plumbing fixtures, replacing concealed pipe, or connecting...Plumbing Permit Fees: minimum fee per permit $72.00
Pool PermitIt dependsprefabricated swimming pools only...work is priced on the Residential Permit Fees schedule by total valuation: "$1,000...
Roof Replacement PermitPermit requiredAny sizeFlat fee: the Residential Roofing Permit line is $108.00 under Miscellaneous Permit Fees...
Shed PermitIt dependsfloor area of a one-story detached accessory structure...work is priced on the Residential Permit Fees schedule by total valuation: "$1,000...
Solar PermitPermit requiredAny sizeElectrical schedule line Solar Panel per 5kw at $48.00, with the electrical minimum fee...
Water Heater PermitPermit requiredAny size...Permit Fees on the Residential Permit Fees schedule: Gas Water Heater $36.00 and...

Everything we have verified about permits in Greenville County