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Building

Lawrence Ouzts
(864) 942-8425
County Courthouse
528 Monument Street
Basement Room B-3

The City Building Department provides inspection services countywide. The Building Inspection Office provides plan reviews, permitting and inspections for new construction, remodeling, and additions to buildings for the purpose of public safety, health, and general welfare as it pertains to the built environment. Information is also provided concerning the adopted codes and ordinances, as well as state and federal laws that pertain to building construction.

This office also enforces local ordinances that establish requirements for unsafe buildings, substandard housing, trash, debris, overgrowth, and abandoned vehicles within the City limits of Greenwood.

Click here for online permits.

Building Codes
The City of Greenwood enforces the following Codes:
(SC Library for online reading of codes)

  • 2006 International Building Code
  • 2006 International Residential Code (excluding Chapter 11 - Energy Efficiency)
  • 2006 International Fire Code
  • 2006 International Plumbing Code
  • 2006 International Mechanical Code
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2005 National Electrical Code
  • 2003 ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

For additional information, you may consider visiting the International Code Council website.

Click here to go to our online permitting section.

To obtain a permit for work inside of the City of Greenwood, you must possess a state license issued by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. You must also obtain a City of Greenwood Business License.

Rental Property Registration
In February of 2002, Greenwood City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-003 which requires the yearly registration of rental property within the City of Greenwood by April 15 of each year. The owner of the rental property must provide the name of a person, firm, or corporation located within a 75-mile radius of the City of Greenwood responsible for the care and maintenance of the dwelling. The registration of rental property does not require a fee. By registering rental property, the City will be able to build a database for contacting the person(s) responsible for maintaining the property, thereby addressing problems faster. If you are renting residential property, click here to download the rental property registration form.