Residential Permits

All necessary information for construction of a detached accessory structure in York County can be found in one simple informational packet here:

Residential Accessory Structure Permit Packet (PDF)

Within this packet you will find information and guidance on the following items: 

Detached Garage, Workshop, Barn, Shed greater than 200sf in size:

• Residential Permit Application (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Residential Permit Application (PDF), if detached structure will be used as a dwelling unit.
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF)
• Plat with setbacks clearly labeled showing distances from all 4 property lines, and showing any easements or right-of-ways that exist on the property.
• Plans (include foundation, framing details, elevations, floorplan)
• HOA - Home Owners Association approval - if required
• Accessory Building Letter of Acknowledgement (PDF)
• Garage Storage Workshop Detail Sheet (PDF) 

Detached Garage, Workshop, Barn, Shed 200sf or less in size: 

• Zoning Compliance Application (PDF)
• Plat with setbacks clearly labeled showing distances from all 4 property lines, and showing any easements or right-of-ways that exist on the property.
• Plans (basic detail showing what building will look like)
• HOA - Home Owners Association approval - if required
• Accessory Building Letter of Acknowledgement (PDF)

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

The following items are required in order to obtain a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or gas permit:

• Permit Application with job cost
• Homeowner acting as contractor- Owner's Disclosure Statement (PDF)

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

All necessary information for construction of a residential addition (to include decks and porches) or renovation in York County can be found in one simple informational packet here:

Residential Addition or Renovation Permit Packet (PDF)

Within this packet you will find information and guidance on the following items: 

• Residential Permit Application (PDF)
• Accessory Dwelling Residential Permit Application (PDF), if addition is going to be used as a dwelling unit.
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF)
• Plat with setbacks clearly labeled showing distances from all 4 property lines, and showing any easements or right-of-ways that exist on the property.
• Plans (include foundation, framing details, elevation, floorplan) 
• Deck Worksheet for Deck Additions
• If adding bedrooms and utilizing septic system, provide DHEC Approval for addition
• Additions Detail Sheet (PDF)
• Home Owners Association (HOA) Approval Letter - if required, must be on letterhead and signed by appropriate signing member(s)
• Homeowner acting as contractor- Owner's Disclosure Statement
  This form will need to be signed, notarized, and registered with the property deed at the Register of Deeds Office. 

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

Please submit the forms listed below:

• Stick Built - 
  • Residential Permit Application (PDF) 
  • GIS printout showing address
• Manufactured Home - 
  • Manufactured Home Moving Demo Decal Permit Application (PDF) - signed by applicant & property owner
  • Title 
    • Title must be in the name of the current owner, or have the signature of the owner on the back of the title.
    • Unable to locate a title or title is in someone else's name? The DMV will need to create a new one. Find instructions and necessary forms here: DMV Forms
  • Paid Up-to-Date Tax Receipt (if new, you will not have this)
    • Tax receipts submitted must be for the current year. In order to obtain the current year tax receipt, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office and request the current tax year bill be generated. Then take the current tax year bill to the Tax Collection’s Office to pay. 
  • GIS printout showing address

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

All necessary information for setting up a manufactured home in York County can be found in one simple informational packet here:

Manufactured Home Setup Permit Packet (PDF)

Within this packet you will find information and guidance on the following items:

• Manufactured Home Setup Permit Application (PDF) signed by applicant and property owner
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF) 
• Plat with setbacks labeled showing the distances from all 4 property lines 
• Title or Bill of Sale 
  • Title must be in the name of the current owner, or have the signature of the owner on the back of the title.
  • Unable to locate a title or title is in someone else's name? The DMV will need to create a new one. Find instructions and necessary forms here: DMV Forms
  • Bill of Sale is only acceptable for new manufactured homes from a dealer lot. Used manufactured homes require a title.
• Paid Up-to-Date Tax Receipt (if previously setup in York County, does not apply to new manufactured homes)
  • Tax receipts submitted must be for the current year. In order to obtain the current year tax receipt, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office and request the current tax year bill be generated. Then take the current tax year bill to the Tax Collection’s Office to pay. 
• Copy of Moving Permit (if previously setup outside of York County)
• Septic Permit or DHEC Vendor Verification, if applicable
• Impact Calculation Form (PDF) & Fee, if location is in the Fort Mill School District or Clover School District

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

The following information is required in order to obtain a Manufactured Home Decal: 

• Manufactured Home Demo Moving Decal Permit Application (PDF) signed by applicant and property owner
• Title 
  • Title must be in the name of the current owner, or have the signature of the owner on the back of the title.
  • Unable to locate a title or title is in someone else's name? The DMV will need to create a new one. Find instructions and necessary forms here: DMV Forms
• Paid Up-to-Date Tax Receipt 
  • Tax receipts submitted must be for the current year. 

Please submit the forms listed below:

• Residential Swimming Pool Permit Application
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF)
• Copy of Contract
• Plat Plan with setbacks on all 4 sides
• HOA - Home Owners Association approval - if required

All necessary information for construction of a single-family home in York County can be found in one simple informational packet here:

Residential Single-Family Permit Packet (PDF)

Within this packet you will find information and guidance on the following items: 

• Residential Permit Application (PDF) 
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF)
• REScheck (document showing insulation values and window specifications) Please visit: www.energycodes.gov/rescheck for more information.
• Manual J & D (HVAC load calculations and duct work specifications)
• Plat with setbacks clearly labeled showing distances from all 4 property lines, and showing any easements or right-of-ways that exist on the property.
• Plans (include foundation, framing details, elevations, floorplan, FIRE WALL details)
• Home Owners Association (HOA) approval letter, if applicable (on HOA letterhead and signed by appropriate signing member)
• Septic Permit or Paid Water & Sewer Tap Fee Receipt
• Impact Calculation Form (PDF) & Fee, if location is in the Fort Mill School District or Clover School District

All contractor's must be licensed through the State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR).

The following items are required in order to obtain a Demolition Permit:

Stick Built Structure:

• Stick Built - Residential Permit Application (PDF)
• Single Family Residential Questionnaire and Checklist for Land Disturbance (PDF)
• Site Plan: GIS printout showing address
• Asbestos Report, if applicable

Manufactured Home:

• Manufactured Home Moving Demo Decal Permit Application (PDF)
• Site Plan showing location of mobile home being demolished.
• Title
  • Title must be in the name of the current owner, or have the signature of the owner on the back of the title
  • Unable to locate a title or title is in someone else's name? The DMV will need to create a new one. Find instructions and necessary forms here: DMV Forms
• Paid Up-to-Date Tax Receipt
  • Tax receipts submitted must be for the current year. In order to obtain the current year tax receipt, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office and request the current tax year bill be generated. Then take the current tax year bill to the Tax Collection’s Office to pay.
• Site Plan: GIS printout showing address
• Asbestos Report, if applicable