Departments + Services

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.


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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.



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.



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.



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.

What documents are needed to obtain a permit?

Documents needed to obtain a permit may vary depending on the type of permit.

The following documents will be required for all permit submittals:


1) Permit Application


2) Business License Application (Required if you do not have a current Folly Beach license.)


3) Signed customer contract or a signed estimate between the General Contractor and Subcontractor

How can I apply for a permit?

Permit submittal packages for new construction or large renovations must be submitted electronically to permits@follybeach.gov.


Trade permits may be submitted electronically to permits@follybeach.gov or dropped off at City Hall.


Please allow a 4-5 business day processing time for permits that do not require plan review.

(For permits that require plan review, please allow a 4-8 week processing time.)

How do I request an inspection?

All requests for inspections must be emailed to inspect@follybeach.gov. Please include the permit number, address, contact information, type of inspection, and any special requirements for the inspector in the request.


What documents are needed to obtain a permit?

Documents needed to obtain a permit may vary depending on the type of permit.

The following documents will be required for all permit submittals:


1) Permit Application


2) Business License Application (Required if you do not have a current Folly Beach license.)


3) Signed customer contract or a signed estimate between the General Contractor and Subcontractor

How can I apply for a permit?

Permit submittal packages for new construction or large renovations must be submitted electronically to permits@follybeach.gov.


Trade permits may be submitted electronically to permits@follybeach.gov or dropped off at City Hall.


Please allow a 4-5 business day processing time for permits that do not require plan review.

(For permits that require plan review, please allow a 4-8 week processing time.)

How do I request an inspection?

All requests for inspections must be emailed to inspect@follybeach.gov. Please include the permit number, address, contact information, type of inspection, and any special requirements for the inspector in the request.