Building permit rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach requires permits for regulated remodeling, renovations, and repairs that are not ordinary minor repairs. [Town fee schedule]
Separate permits cover electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pools, and signs. [Town fee schedule]
Permit fees start at $50 for work valued from $0 through $4,000. [Town fee schedule]
Last verified August 12, 2026 · Source: Town of Surfside Beach comprehensive fee schedule
When Surfside Beach requires a building permit
The town requires permits for regulated structure remodeling, renovations, and repairs that are not ordinary minor repairs. [Town fee schedule]
Separate permits cover electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pools, and signs. [Town fee schedule]
The permit schedule also covers foundations, swimming pool repairs, awnings, and marine construction. [Town fee schedule]
How to apply for a Surfside Beach building permit
The town provides the building permit application on its building and zoning forms page. [Town forms]
The application requests the property address, tax map number, zoning district, flood information, setbacks, and project scope. [Town application]
Applicants must state the proposed use, project area, construction value, and contractor details. [Town application]
Town of Surfside Beach building and zoning forms · Town of Surfside Beach building permit application
What a Surfside Beach building permit costs
The minimum permit fee is $50 for work valued from $0 through $4,000. [Town fee schedule]
Fees above $4,000 use the town's tiered valuation schedule. [Town fee schedule]
A required plan review costs 50 percent of the building permit fee and is charged in addition to that fee. [Town fee schedule]
Inspections and contractor licensing requirements
A signed permit application grants town code enforcement officials access to the listed property. [Town application]
One inspection after the town identifies required corrections carries no added charge. [Town fee schedule]
Each later reinspection costs $100 and must be paid before the inspection. [Town fee schedule]
The application requires the contractor's state license number and town business license number. [Town application]
Town of Surfside Beach building permit application · Town of Surfside Beach comprehensive fee schedule