Building permit rules in Surfside Beach, SC

The town requires permits for regulated structure remodeling, renovations, and repairs that are not ordinary minor repairs. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

Separate permits cover electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pools, and signs. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

The permit schedule also covers foundations, swimming pool repairs, awnings, and marine construction. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

The town provides the building permit application on its building and zoning forms page. [Surfside Beach building and zoning forms] (opens in a new tab)

The application requests the property address, tax map number, zoning district, flood information, setbacks, and project scope. [Surfside Beach permit application] (opens in a new tab)

Applicants must state the proposed use, project area, construction value, and contractor details. [Surfside Beach permit application] (opens in a new tab)

Effective July 1, 2026, the town uses the following permit fees. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

The minimum permit fee is $50 for work valued from $0 through $4,000. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

For work valued $4,001 to $49,999, the fee is $50 for the first $1,000, plus $5.25 per extra $1,000 or fraction. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

For work valued $50,000 to $99,999, the fee is $295 for the first $50,000, plus $4.75 per extra $1,000 or fraction. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

For work valued $100,000 to $499,999.99, the fee is $520 for the first $100,000, plus $3.75 per extra $1,000 or fraction. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

For work valued $500,000 and up, the fee is $1,920 for the first $500,000, plus $3.25 per extra $1,000 or fraction. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

A required plan review costs 50 percent of the building permit fee and is charged in addition to that fee. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

When the building official requires plan corrections or changes, a second plan review costs $200. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

Each third or later plan review for corrections or changes costs $100. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

The issued permit grants town code enforcement officials access to the listed property. [Surfside Beach permit application] (opens in a new tab)

All permits are non-transferable and non-refundable. [Surfside Beach permit application] (opens in a new tab)

One inspection after the town identifies required corrections carries no added charge. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

Each later reinspection costs $100 and must be paid before the inspection. [Surfside Beach fee schedule] (opens in a new tab)

The application requires the contractor's state license number and town business license number. [Surfside Beach permit application] (opens in a new tab)