city · Horry County · South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.7

Friction Index High Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

51 days

7-8 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$12,450

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$9,600

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,050

residential

Plan Review Fee

$800

per application

Delay Risk

37%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

Staffing & Operations

High-volume tourist area. Coastal zone management adds complexity. OCRM coordination required.

Recent Changes

Hurricane flooding ordinance updated Jan 2026 — stricter elevation requirements.

Rezone Probability

63%

Permit Office Phone

Official Website

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