City of Beaufort, SC - Departments - Building Codes - Forms

Residential Building Forms

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New Construction/Major Renovations (PACKET)
(includes Building Permit Packet and various forms)

Residential Structure

The following forms are included in the Building Packet:

Residential Building Checklist(requirements for residential applications)
Contractor Permission Form (list who will be picking up permit)
Permit Application
(To be filled out on ALL new construction permit applications)
Statement of Understanding by Prime Contractor(To be signed by Prime Contractor)
Subcontractor's List
(All subcontractors are required to obtain a City of Beaufort Business License before a permit will be issued - An updated list will be required prior to rough in inspection or permanent service).
Tree Removal Application
(To be used for all Tree Removal Requests)
Historic Review Board Information
(If you live in the Historic District)
Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer (BJWSA) Sewer Tap Specifications

Minor Renovations/Improvements (PACKET) Includes Misc. Permit Application, Sub-contractor List,

Additions, Renovations and Remodeling
(must comply with current ICC Fire, Residential, Energy, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Mechanical Codes - Including the City of Beaufort's Flood and Zoning Ordinances)

Re-roof
Windows
(New or Replacements - must comply with current hurricane, zoning requirements)
Fences
(New or Replacements - must comply with current zoning requirements) Demolition Forms (this packet includes)
Miscellaneous Permit Application
Subcontractors List Affidavit

Miscellaneous Applications

Miscellaneous Permit Application
Subcontractor's List (for small projects)
Owner Builder Agreement
Request to Remove Trees
Home Occupation Application
Vehicle Restoration Application
Relocation of a House/Building Application
Pre-Application Conference
(A weekly meeting attended by staff involved in the development and review process; including temporary signs)
SCDOT Encroachment Permit
   Instructions for completing Encroachment Permit Application (12Kb)
   Maintenance office contacts for each county (114Kb)
   Encroachment Permit Application Checklist (16Kb)

Payment Options
(make payable to the City of Beaufort)

Mail check to:
  CITY OF BEAUFORT
  1911 Boundary St.
  Beaufort, SC 29902

Pay at the Building Codes Office
1911 Boundary St. (located at the corner of Ribaut Rd. & Boundary St.). The New City Hall buildng (by cash, check, or credit card).

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