Building permits in Mount Pleasant, SC
Permits for Mount Pleasant are issued by Town of Mount Pleasant, Building Inspection Division. Applications go through the portal below.
Where to file
- Department
- Town of Mount Pleasant, Building Inspection Division
- Phone
- (843) 884-5184
- Portal
- www.tompsc.com/877/Building-and-Permit-Center
OPAL one-stop online system. 100 Ann Edwards Lane.
What each job needs in Mount Pleasant
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Town of Mount Pleasant before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in South Carolina
A Residential Builder license is generally required for residential work over $5,000; commercial General/Mechanical contractor licensing applies over $5,000 (bid-limit tiers).
Issued by South Carolina LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board · Verify a licence
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