Richland County Engineering Permit Central

A Comprehensive Approach For Design Professionals

The Engineering Division (Land Development) of the Department of Public Works is responsible for review and approval of all commercial and residential design plans. This Division operates under the direction of the County Engineer and is located at 2020 Hampton Street, 1st floor.

Richland County has been delegated responsibility for plan review, inspection and enforcement by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) under the provisions of the "South Carolina Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act of 1991" and the "South Carolina Pollution Control Act of 1976" as of September 16, 1996.

Additional Information and Resources:

Level One Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) Requirements

Linear Utility Permit

Residential Plan Requirements

Residential Closeout Process

SC DHEC BMP Handbook

Richland County Construction Bond Process

Richland County MS4 Permit