Director
Eric Lutz
Building, Public Works, & Facilities
| Mon | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wed | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thu | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Fri | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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.
On August 26, 2025, the South Carolina Building Codes Council adopted the latest editions of the mandatory codes and select appendices with modifications, as referenced in S.C. Code Ann. §6-9-50 (1976, as amended), to be enforced by all municipalities and counties in South Carolina. The Council established an implementation date for local jurisdictions as January 1, 2027.
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The Building and Planning Departments are responsible for overseeing all development-related activities in the city as well as managing city-owned properties. These departments can provide information on building codes, permits, inspections, plan review, zoning regulations, subdivision review, maintenance of walkovers and parks, floodplain management, municipal code enforcement and all other property-related matters.
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.
- Business License App 58
- CoFB Prescriptive Energy Compliance Form 1 8
- comp planning guide
- Elevation certificate FEMA NFIP form instructions feb 2020 60
- Elevator Installation Compliance Letter 16
- Field Treatment Compliance Letter (002) 474
- Non Conversion Document FEMA 20
- Non Licensed Owners intent to build to file at RMC office 18
- Owner Builder Information Form 7
- 2026 Permit Packet - Application and Checklist
- site fill pre and post construction no adverse impact letter 25
- Substantial Improvement Package 270
- V Zone Design Certificate and BW Folly Beach 2021 608
- Type II and II OCRM 63
- Stormwater MS4 Type I Manual 2nd edition 66
- Stormwater MS4 Single Family Residential Manual 2nd edition 61
- Stormwater MS4 Notice of Intent 65
- Stormwater MS4 Linear Manual 2nd edition 64
- Stormwater MS4 Clear and Grubb No Vertical Construction Allowed Manua
- site fill pre and post construction no adverse impact letter 25