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Building and Codes

Residential and Commercial Permitting and Inspections

The mission of the Building & Codes Department is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the general public through the equal enforcement of the adopted codes and ordinances of Anderson County for both the construction industry and mobile home industry.

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Building and Codes

Residential and Commercial Permitting and Inspections

The mission of the Building & Codes Department is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the general public through the equal enforcement of the adopted codes and ordinances of Anderson County for both the construction industry and mobile home industry.

Contact Us

Permitting Portal

The Anderson County Building & Codes online permitting portal is available through OpenGov. This system allows you to apply for all Building Permits, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits. Compliance Permits and Land Use Permits will also be issued. Below is a link to create an account with OpenGov. You must create an account to use the online permitting portal.

Please also reference the other links below for helpful information.

  • Click on the link to create an account:
    > https://countyofandersonsc.portal.opengov.com/
  • How to set up an account:   
    > Anderson County Permitting Portal Handout
  • New Permitting Portal: What Permits are required, and what Tab do I click on?
    > What permits do I need?

Monthly Stats

947

Permits/Transactions

110

Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings

942

Inspections

Permitting Statistics

Permitting Statistics 2026
January 2026
January 2026 - Commercial Building Permits Issued January 2026 - Commercial Building Permits Issued January 2026 - Residential Building Permits Issued

February 2026
February 2026 - Commercial Builidng Permits Issued February 2026 - Mobile Home Permits Issued February 2026 - Residential Building Permits Issued

March 2026
March 2026 - Commercial Building Permits Issued March 2026 - Mobile Home Permits Issued March 2026 - Residential Building Permits Issued

Permitting Statistics 2025
April 2025
April 2025 | Commercial Building Permits Issued April 2025 | Mobile Home Permits Issued April 2025 | Residential Building Permits Issued

May 2025
May 2025 | Commercial Building Permits Issued May 2025 | Mobile Home Permits Issued May 2025 | Residential Building Permits Issued

June 2025
June 2025 | Commercial Building Permits Issued June 2025 | Mobile Home Permits Issued June 2025 | Residential Building Permits Issued

July 2025
July 2025 - Commercial Building Permits Issued July 2025 - Mobile Home Permtis Issued July 2025 - Residential Building Permits

August 2025
August 2025 - Commercial Building Permits Issued August 2025 - Mobile Home Permits Issued August 2025 - Residential Building Permits

September 2025
September 2025 - Commercial Buildng Permits Issued September 2025 - Mobil Home Permits Issued September 2025 - Residential Building Permits Issued

October 2025
October 2025 - Commercial Building Permits Issued October 2025 - Mobile Home Permits Issued October 2025 - Residential Building Permits Issued

November 2025
November 2025 - Commercial Building Permits Issued November 2025 - Mobile Home Permits Issued November 2025 - New Single Family Dwelling Permits

December 2025
Commercial Building Permits Issued - December 2025 Mobile Home Permits Issued - December 2025 Residential Building Permits Issued - December 2025

Building & Codes Documents

Residential Documents

Residential
Adopted Codes & Ordinances State Modifications to the 2021 I Codes Residential Inspection Checklist 2021 IRC 2009 Energy Code Checklist R507 Exterior Decks - 2021 IRC 2009 International Energy Conservation Code - Chapter 4 Type I and Type II Handrail - 2021 IRC Townhome Plan Submittal Checklist Pool Fence Affidavit- Barrier Requirements SC-Residential-Construction-Standards New Permit Fee Schedule Owner-Builder Subcontractor Listing Notice-of-Emergency-Code-Modification - LLR

Commercial Documents
Commercial
Adopted Codes & Ordinances State Modifications to the 2021 I Codes Notice-of-Emergency-Code-Modification - LLR New Permit Fee Schedule Electrical Service at the Jockey-Lot MSDS Analysis Sheet SC Approved Modular Building Checklist Special-Inspection-Program-Documents-IBC-2021-Anderson-County-12-21-2022

Mobile Homes
Mobile Home Set up Guidelines Adopted Codes & Ordinances State Modifications to the 2021 I Codes New Permit Fee Schedule Type I and Type II Handrail - 2021 IRC Moving-a-mobile-home-from-Anderson-County-6-26-19 Moving-a-mobile-home-to-Anderson-County-from-another-county-6-26-19 Moving-a-mobile-home-within-Anderson-County-6-26-19 Purchasing-a-new-mobile-home-from-a-dealer-6-26-19 Purchasing-a-mobile-home-from-an-individual-and-the-home-is-not-moving-6-26-19

Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Petition For Substandard Housing Tall Grass-Overgrowth Complaint Form

Floodplain Management

Floodplain Management is a county function and program of preventive and corrective measures to reduce the risk of current and future flooding, resulting in a more resilient community.
Flooding Risk is Real– Anywhere it rains, it can flood.
Know Your Risk– To reduce your flood risk, you need to know your level of risk. Click on the map below to check your property’s flood risk.
Reduce Your Risk– Once you have learned your flood risk level, you can work with your Floodplain Administrator to identify actions to reduce those risks.
Insure Your Risk– Another way to reduce flooding impacts is to purchase flood insurance through the NFIP.

Building & Codes Contact Information:
(864) 260-4158
permitting@andersoncountysc.org
Office Address: 401 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Building Official: Mr. Barry Holcombe
bholcombe@andersoncountysc.org

Planning & Development Contact Information:
(864) 260-4720
planning@andersoncountysc.org
Office Address: 401 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624

Useful Links:
Property Viewer Map
FEMA Website
FEMA Flood Map Service
FloodSmart NFIP
SCDNR Flood Mitigation Program
SC Flood

Floodplain Development Information
Substantial Damage Assessment - Hurricane Helene

"NEW" FEMA Elevation Certificate

FEMA 50% Rule

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

Anderson County Flood Program Information

Anderson County Floodplain Management

Anderson County Flood Facts

Floodplain Permitting in Anderson County

Anderson County Fill Requirements

SC Flood Fact Sheet FEMA

Flood Information (as required to be posted by FEMA. Posted 9/13/2018.)

About the Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance

Ensuring That Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safe From Flooding

Contact the Building & Codes Department

Mr. Barry Holcombe
Building Official
(864) 260-4158
bholcombe@andersoncountysc.org
(864) 260-4795
Office Address

401 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622

Hours of Service: Monday—Friday: 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Email permitting@andersoncountysc.org for permit requests.

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Contact the Building & Codes Department
Mr. Barry Holcombe
Building Official
phone (864) 260-4158
email bholcombe@andersoncountysc.org
fax (864) 260-4795
Office Address

401 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622

Hours of Service: Monday—Friday: 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Email permitting@andersoncountysc.org for permit requests.