Unincorporated Greenville County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenville County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Greenville County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Greenville County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Greenville County: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what are the fence height limits under the UDO?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenville County
Steps based on greenvillecountysc.gov — Permits
- Call the Planning and Codes Compliance Department to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If one is needed, submit it through eTrakit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 864.467.7060
- Address
- 301 University Ridge, Suite S-3100, Greenville, SC 29601
Contact from greenvillecountysc.gov — BuildingSafety
Other rules to know
- County Building Safety says all permits must be submitted through eTrakit; its permitting page does not mention fences.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Unincorporated Greenville County, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Greenville County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenville County?
Call the Planning and Codes Compliance Department to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If one is needed, submit it through eTrakit. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Greenville County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenville County?
Planning and Codes Compliance. Phone 864.467.7060.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Greenville County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.