Building Permit Applications E-forms

Submit Your Request Online

The City of Greenville prefers to accept applications and construction plans online.

Users will need review our electronic submittal guidelines before uploading construction plans and other documents:
Electronic Submittal Guidelines (PDF)

Review Permits, Schedule Inspections,
Make Payments

Anyone may view the status of a permit by visiting the City of Greenville Online Permit Service Center. Permit holders may use this portal to schedule inspections and make payments.

Site Plan Permit Applications

Pursuant to Section 19-2.3.9, Site Plan Permit, all development or redevelopment of any structure or parcel of land within the City requires the issuance of a Site Plan Permit prior to the issuance of any other building or construction related permit.

Note: Effective July 15, 2023, projects that add 100 square feet or more of impervious area require additional regulation. Questions may be directed to the engineering department at 864-467-4400. More information about impervious surface best practices

•  Non-Single Family Site Application (e-form)
  This application is for non-single family site plans. If you have a single family site plan, it should be a part of your building permit application
• Grading/Land Disturbance Application (e-form)
  A Grading/Land Disturbance Permit must be purchased from the City before land disturbing activities can occur. A Land Disturbance Permit may not be purchased until after a Site Plan Permit and if applicable, a Stormwater Permit, have been approved.
• Erosion Control Brochure (PDF)

Building Permit Applications

• Building Permit Application (e-form)
  This application should be used when applying for any residential or commercial permit to do building related work. This could be used for projects as simple as building a retaining wall, deck, remodeling an existing building or a new single family home.

Certificate of Occupancy Applications

• Certificate of Occupancy Application (e-form) This application must be completed prior to occupying any building or portion thereof for nonresidential use.
• Short Term Rental Application (e-form) This application must be completed to rent a portion or an entire single family residential structure for a period of less than 30-days.

Solar Panel Installation and Permitting

Solar Panel Installers must be licensed through Labor License and Regulation (LLR).

• Solar Panel Application Checklist (PDF) 
• Solar Panel Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Trade Permit Applications

• Electrical Permit Application (e-form)
  This application is used for all electrical work within any structure both residential and commercial.
• Mechanical Permit Application (e-form)
  This application is used for all heating, air conditioning and ventilation work and associated gas service connections within any structure both residential and commercial.
• Plumbing Permit Application (e-form)
  This Application is used for all plumbing work within any structure both residential and commercial.

Revision Submittals

• Building Permit Revision Submittal (e-form)
  This form is to only be used after you have submitted an application with electronic documents.
• Accessory Use Revision Submittal (e-form)
  This form is to only be used after you have submitted an application for Accessory Use or Temporary Use
• Sign Permit Revision Submittal (e-form)
  This form is to only be used after you have submitted an application for a Permanent or Temporary Sign Permit
• Fire Permit Revision Submittal (e-form)
  This form is to only be used after you have submitted an application for a Fire Permit
• Temporary Use Revision Submittal (e-form)
  This form is to only be used after you have submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit

Special Inspection Procedure

Requirements for third party inspections. Special inspectors must be licensed through Labor License & Regulation (LLR).

• Special Inspection (PDF)
• Final Report of Inspections (PDF)

Other Permit Applications

• Demolition Application (e-form):
  This application is used for all demolition of any structure both residential and commercial.
• Demolition Permit Instructions (PDF)
• Boarding of Structure Application (e-form)
  This application is used for boarding of windows and doors for 6 months.  At the end of 6 months the property must come into compliance or demolished.
• Contractor Fire Permit Application (e-form)
  This application is used for any type of fire permit work including, but not limited to, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, blasting, fireworks and underground piping.
• Traffic Impact Analysis Warrant Form (e-form):
  Complete this form to determine if a Traffic Impact Analysis is required for a project.
• Accessory Use/Home Occupation Permit (e-form)
  This application is used for establishment of accessory uses and structures that are incidental, associated with, and subordinate to principal uses.
• Permanent Sign Permit (e-form)
  This application is used for all permanent signs (i.e. wall, awning, window, projecting, monument, decorative post, freestanding, and billboard sign).
• Temporary Sign Permit (e-form)
  This application is used for all temporary signs or temporary banners.
• Temporary Use Permit (e-form)
  This application is used for the establishment of temporary uses, tents and/or structures limited to a certain duration, place(s) and time(s) 30 days prior to event.
• Tree Disturbance (e-form)
  This application is for the removal of all trees deemed significant or heritage by the tree preservation ordinance, including residential, and non-residential tree removals.

Affidavit of Substantial Compliance

• Affidavit of Substantial Compliance (PDF)