Permit Requirements in Rock Hill, SC (2026)

Renovation Permits

Renovation work in Rock Hill requires a building permit from the City of Rock Hill Permit Application Center (803-329-5590) under City Code Chapter 10 (Buildings; Building Regulations), which adopts the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, and 2018 IECC, all as modified by the South Carolina Building Codes Council under SC Reg 8-200 series (per S.C. Code Section 6-9-50). All contractors must hold a SC State contractor's license AND a City of Rock Hill business license. Minor cosmetic work is exempt.