Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Myrtle Beach?
Yes. In South Carolina, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Myrtle Beach is no exception.
In the Charleston coastal area, roofs fall in a high wind and windborne debris region, so the covering wind rating, ring-shank nailing pattern and a sealed roof deck may all be enforced. Confirm the local requirement before ordering materials. A tear-off almost always needs a permit even when it looks like a simple like-for-like replacement. Do not rely on a roofer who says none is required. Myrtle Beach permits are handled by the City of Myrtle Beach Construction Services and Buildings, reachable on 843-918-1111 at https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/construction_services/index.php. Horry County runs its own building permit office as well, so confirm whether Myrtle Beach or the county handles your address before you apply. Roofing permits and the dry-in inspection are handled by whichever office serves your address, so confirm that before the tear-off starts.
Documents you may need
- Building permit applicationrequired
- Contractor license (SC residential builder or specialty roofing registration, or owner-builder affidavit)required
- Scope of work describing tear-off, decking repair, underlayment and covering typerequired
- Shingle or roof covering product data showing the wind rating for the siteLikely required
Possible inspections
- Dry-in or in-progress inspection (sheathing, fasteners and underlayment) before the new covering goes on
- Final roofing inspection once the covering is complete
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Myrtle Beach?
- Yes. In South Carolina, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Myrtle Beach is no exception. In the Charleston coastal area, roofs fall in a high wind and windborne debris region, so the covering wind rating, ring-shank nailing pattern and a sealed roof deck may all be enforced. Confirm the local requirement before ordering materials. A tear-off almost always needs a permit even when it looks like a simple like-for-like replacement. Do not rely on a roofer who says none is required. Myrtle Beach permits are handled by the City of Myrtle Beach Construction Services and Buildings, reachable on 843-918-1111 at https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/construction_services/index.php. Horry County runs its own building permit office as well, so confirm whether Myrtle Beach or the county handles your address before you apply. Roofing permits and the dry-in inspection are handled by whichever office serves your address, so confirm that before the tear-off starts.
- Who issues the permit in Myrtle Beach?
- The local building department for Myrtle Beach handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.