Building Forms, Permits, and Inspections
Building permits are required for all new construction, remodeling, and repairs. This includes interior and exterior work on existing homes, as well as docks, retaining walls, seawalls, fences, pools, septic tanks, and the like.
Questions about building permits should be directed to: permits@follybeach.gov.
- Permit Application
- Business License Application
- Elevation Certificate
- Non-Conversion Document FEMA
- Folly Beach V-Zone Form
- Substantial Improvement Package for Floodplain Construction
- Site Fill Pre and Post Construction No Adverse Impact Letter
- Energy Compliance Form
- Elevator Installation Compliance Letter
- Field Treatment Compliance Letter
- Owner-Builder Information
- Non-Licensed Owner Intent to Build to File at ROD
- SCDOT Encroachment Permit
- SCDHEC Permit Forms
- Non-conversion Agreement- Room Restriction
- Request to Increase Occupancy
- Weekend Work Permit Application
- Sign Permit
Department of Building and Planning Mission Statement
To protect the public's safety, general welfare, and property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of Folly Beach while ensuring fair, impartial, and high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and permitting services for residents, property owners, and visitors alike.
- Checklist for Pool Permits
- Checklist for New Construction and Additions
- Checklist for Close-Out of Residential Construction Projects
- Checklist for Close-Out of Commercial Construction Projects
- Checklist for Close-Out of Major Renovations
- Owner-Builder Information
Department of Building and Planning Mission Statement
To protect the public's safety, general welfare, and property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of Folly Beach while ensuring fair, impartial, and high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and permitting services for residents, property owners, and visitors alike.
- Site Fill Pre- and Post-Construction No Adverse Impact Letter
- Stormwater MS4 Clearing and Grubbing
- Stormwater MS4 Single Family Residence and Townhome Application
- Type II and II OCRM
- Stormwater MS4 Notice of Intent
- Stormwater MS4 Type I, Manual 2nd edition
- Stormwater MS4 Linear, Manual 2nd edition
Department of Building and Planning Mission Statement
To protect the public's safety, general welfare, and property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of Folly Beach while ensuring fair, impartial, and high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and permitting services for residents, property owners, and visitors alike.
- Folly Beach Building Permit Procedures
- Folly Beach Permitting Fees
- SC Code Adoption Notice 2021
- Gas Piping Bonding Requirements
- Seawall and Dune Walkover Ordinance
- Owner-Builder Information
- SCDOT Permit
- SCDHEC Permit Forms
- Folly Beach Code of Ordinances
- International Code Council
- South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation
- Charleston County GIS
- Charleston County FEMA Maps
- Septic Safety Factsheet
- Be Septic Safe
- Tide Chart Data
Department of Building and Planning Mission Statement
To protect the public's safety, general welfare, and property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of Folly Beach while ensuring fair, impartial, and high-quality inspections, plan reviews, and permitting services for residents, property owners, and visitors alike.