Residential Building Forms
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Demolition Forms (this packet includes)

• Miscellaneous Permit Application

• Waste Disposal Verification Form

• Subcontractors List Affidavit

• Statement of Understanding by Prime Contractor

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

• Residential Structure

• Existing structure with renovations/additions exceeding 50% of the structure's value

The following forms are included in the Building Packet:

• Residential Building Checklist
  (requirements for residential applications)
• Permit Application 
  (To be filled out on ALL new construction permit applications)
• Statement of Understanding by Prime Contractor  (To be Subcontractor's List  (List all subcontractors prior to construction and submit a "final" list to Business License Office three weeks prior to permanent service inspection)
• signed by Prime Contractor)
• Electrician's Affidavit
  (To be signed by Electrician)
• Tree Removal Application
  (To be used for all Tree Removal Requests)
• Waste Disposal Form 
  (To be completed with location of disposal site, etc.)

• Historic Review Board Information
  (If you live in the Historic District)

• Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer (BJWSA) Sewer Tap Specifications

Minor Renovations/Improvements
(Over $101 - includes Misc. Permit Application, Sub-contractor List, Statement of Prime Contractor Form, and Owner/Building Agreement (if applicable)

• 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)

Miscellaneous Applications
(select from below)

• Miscellaneous Permit Application

• 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

• Credit Card Authorization Form

• Pay at the Building Codes Office
  (located at the corner of Carteret and Craven Street - 701 Craven St.) by cash, check, or credit card.

• Required for Refunds (W-9 Form)

Need to know the physical address of your property?

• Address Request Form
  (Fax this form to 843-986-5606)

Business License (FAQs) (Frequently Asked Questions)
(Any questions call 843-525-7025)

• Annual Business License Application

• Temporary Pay Per Job Business License