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Greenville, South Carolina Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.6
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
40 days
5-6 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$10,100
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$7,800
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,650
residential
Plan Review Fee
$650
per application
Delay Risk
26%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Well-staffed metro department. Online portal available. Pre-submittal meetings recommended for subdivisions.
Recent Changes
Tree ordinance updated Dec 2025. No impact fee increases planned for 2026.
Rezone Probability
72%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(864) 467-4580
Official Website
https://www.greenvillesc.gov/departments/planning-zoning

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