Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is my Contractor licensed?
A. You can find out if the person you are contracting to do work is licensed by going to www.llr.state.sc.us, click on license lookup, contractors, then residential builders.
Q. What do I need to get a Building Permit to Build a New House?
A. The following applies for new home building permits:
- 911 address card obtained from the Codes Enforcement Office located at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield SC.
- You must submit a set of plans. We do not require them to be drawn by an architect.
- All contractors must be licensed with the State. (LLR). The contractor is responsible for obtaining the permits and calling for all inspections.
- A septic tank approval from the Health Department.
Q. What do I need to bring a Mobile Home in Chesterfield County?
A. The following applies for bringing a mobile into the county:
- Ordinance No. 21-22-12 states:
(a) Mobile homes constructed more than thirty (30) years ago, said date to be determined on a rolling basis, shall not be moved into nore be permitted, established, or reestablished within the jurisdiction of this ordinance, except when all of the following requirements are met:
(1.) The mobile home must be currently set up and registered with the tas assessor's office or have any taxes from the previous year and the current year paid and must also pay any permits currently due prior to approval of requests to relocate, or if no relocation is required, before a power permit is issued.
(2.) The mobile home must be habitable pursuant to all applicable federal, state, and local law pursuant to Chapter 79 Section 43 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations; a county building inspector will do a basic review of the home for compliance with above standard.
(3.) An applicant must provide acceptable proof to the Codes Enforcement Department that the mobile home has been continuously located within Chesterfield County for the past five years based on the tax assessor records or other official records. Based upon accepted, documented hardship, the codes Enforcement Director may all this time to be reduced to two years.
(4.) The mobile home must meet all applicable federal, state and local zoning and safety standards.
(b) In order for a permit to be issued to install any mobile home in Chesterfield County, regardless of age, installation shall be in accordance with the Manufactured Homes of the Chesterfield County Zoning Ordinance.
- Please take notice that mobile homes constructed more than thirty (30) years ago, said dated to be determined on a rolling basis, that do not meet all of the above requirements 1, 2, 3 and 4, will not be permitted by Chesterfield County and should not be sold to purchasers in Chesterfield County or intending to move the mobile home to Chesterfield County. If such a transfer occurs, the purchaser will be provided with a copy of this notification and advised to take such action as the purchaser deems necessary to recover the purchase price, fees, costs and any damages from the dealer and/or transporter.
- 911 address card obtained from the Codes Enforcement Office located at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield SC.
- A purchase agreement and completed title application if buying from a dealer. If buying from an individual, you will need the title, signed on the back with a completed title application (available at the Dept of Transportation) along with a MOVING PERMIT, obtained from the Assessor's office located at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
- A setup permit must be issued from the Code Enforcement Office and an inspection performed before power will be connected.
- Septic tank permit from Health Department or existing septic letter from a licensed septic tank installer, licensed plumber or residential builder.
*The mobile home must be registered with the Assessor's office within fifteen (15) days, once it is moved to the lot, before a setup permit can be issued.
DUKE ENERGY CUSTOMERS: Please note that an 8-digit premise # is required at the time of your inspection to connect your power. You may obtain this number by calling Duke Energy/Progress at 1-800-452-2777.
Q. When do I need to call for inspections?
A. Please give at least a 24- hour notice. We do our best to accommodate everyone, but, please keep in mind that due to numerous job inspections, we are not able to schedule appointment times.
Q. How much are Building Permits?
A. Building permits are based on contract cost and cost per sq footage.
*See permit fee schedule located under "Forms" or call our office for assistance.
Health Department phone number for Septic Tanks is 843-623-2117 or DHEC-FLORENCE 843-661-4835.