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Greenville County, SC Home Business: Zoning & Home Occupation Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Where allowed
Residential districts (accessory use)
Floor-area cap
25% of principal structure
Non-resident employees
One maximum
Outdoor storage
Prohibited
Citation
Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6:2(13)

Summary

Greenville County's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts, provided they are secondary and clearly incidental to residential use. Section 6:2(13) sets the conditions, including a 25% floor-area cap and no more than one non-resident employee.

City-specific rules exist: Simpsonville has its own zoning & home occupation permits rules that differ from Greenville County's county-level regulations. If you live in Simpsonville, check the city-specific page instead.

An area equal to not more than 25 percent of the floor area of the principal structure may be utilized for home occupational purposes.

Source: Greenville County AnswerBook — ZoningView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Section 6:2(13) of the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance, occupations, professions, or trades customarily carried on by occupants of dwellings are allowed as accessory uses where dwellings are permitted, subject to conditions: the work must be within the principal structure; no more than 25% of the floor area may be used; no more than one non-family, non-resident employee; no on-site retail sale of off-premises merchandise (except related products like beauty products); no merchandise visible from the street; no outdoor storage; no alteration of the residential character; and it must not be a nuisance. Home occupations are a conditional use (C13) in residential districts.

Violations & Fines

Zoning violations are enforced by Greenville County code enforcement; the Board of Zoning Appeals reviews and may authorize other home occupations under Article 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a business from my home in unincorporated Greenville County?
Yes, as a home occupation if it is secondary and incidental to residential use and meets the Section 6:2(13) conditions, such as the 25% floor-area cap and no outdoor storage.
How much of my home can the business use?
No more than 25 percent of the floor area of the principal structure may be used for home occupational purposes, per Section 6:2(13)(C).

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Greenville County

Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsCottage Food OperationsSome RestrictionsHome DaycareSome RestrictionsSignage RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSignificant RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Exotic PetsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/NeuterLight Restrictions

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