Joel T. Duke, Chief Development Official
1930 University Parkway | Suite 2800
Aiken, SC 29801
803.642.1520
Land Development Division | 803.642.1520
Transportation Division | 803.642.1520
Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
Home Moving Permits / Registration
How to verify a state license number?
How to obtain a contractors state license?
Hurricane Helene Emergency Permitting Procedures
Commercial Site Plan Review Application
Communications Towers & Antennas Site Plan Approval Application - Co-Locate/No Height Change
Communications Towers & Antennas Site Plan Approval Application - New or Co-Locate/Increased Height
Electrical Renovation Building Permit
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Home Occupation Permit Application
Manufactured Home Development Permit Application
Manufactured Home Park Application
Manufactured Home Permit Application
Re-Occupation of Existing Commercial Structures and Nonconforming Uses
Subdivision Approval Application
Subdivision Final Plat Checklist
***Aiken County Development Services Online Portal***
All permits and development approvals issued by the Aiken County Planning & Development Department are now available digitally through the Development Services Online Portal. Available services include residential and commercial building permits, commercial site development plans, and subdivision approvals. The portal also provides access to application and submission requirements. Questions regarding the portal and user accounts may be directed to the Planning & Development Department at 803.642.1520 or planning@aikencountysc.gov.
***Aiken County 2024-2034 Comprehensive Plan Update***
Aiken County's Comprehensive Plan provides a framework for how the County will change, through public and private investment, in the next two decades. The plan is long-range and seeks to address the county's future needs for housing, economic development, recreation and cultural resources, and transportation facilities.
Click for Full Details.
The Planning & Development Department provides assistance to the citizens of Aiken County through its two divisions: Codes and Planning.
About Us
Aiken County Planning & Development Department is responsible for issuing building permits for all new construction and renovations in Aiken County, excluding the city limits of Aiken and North Augusta. In addition, we also provide: manufactured home registration, moving permits, and manufactured home development permits. We are committed to providing the best service to everyone under any circumstance.Forms of Payment We Accept
Aiken County Planning & Development now accepts credit card payments for permits and other fees. Payment by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover) may be made in person or over the telephone. A 1.49% transaction fee will be added to the total amount due when paying using a credit card. As an example, a building permit that costs $100 will run customers an additional $1.49. Permit and other fees may also be paid with cash or check.
Questions and Answers:
How to obtain a residential building permit?