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FILE 45051 · COUNTY OF HORRYSEAT · CONWAYPOPULATION · 395KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Horry.

Horry County in South Carolina. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
2
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Conway
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Horry County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatConway
Population (est.)395K
FIPS45051
Building departmentHorry County Code Enforcement
Permit portalHorry County online permit portal
Fire marshalHorry County Fire Rescue — Fire Prevention
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County of
Horry
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 45051
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2018 International Codes with South Carolina state amendments and Horry County add-ons.

Unincorporated Horry County handles its own permits. Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Conway operate independent departments.

Coastal high-hazard zones and wind-borne debris regions add structural requirements along the beach.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board; Residential Builders Commission. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Horry County Code EnforcementLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

State contractor license required; local business licensing also applies.

Building

Horry County Code Enforcement

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Horry County online permit portal

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Horry County Planning & Zoning

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Horry County Fire Rescue — Fire Prevention

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Horry County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Verify employer threshold and exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Horry County Code Enforcement
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
State/local/project bonds vary
State or county
County overlaySC Contractor's Licensing Board license required for many trades; liability and workers' comp per state thresholds. Coastal wind insurance often required.
Verify
Varies
Horry County Code Enforcement
Source · Horry County Code EnforcementVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN HORRY COUNTY
2 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Horry County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

ConwayHorry County
01
Myrtle BeachHorry County
02
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN HORRY COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Horry County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board; Residential Builders Commission

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/south-carolina
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Horry County Code Enforcement

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Horry County online permit portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Horry County Planning & Zoning

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Horry County Fire Rescue — Fire Prevention

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Horry County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board; Residential Builders Commission. Horry County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board; Residential Builders Commission
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Horry County Code Enforcement). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Horry County Code Enforcement
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Horry County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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