Building Records

Building records for structures constructed after 1984 are available online.

  • Building Permits
  • Flood Elevation Certificates
  • Site Development Plans

How do I Search Building Records?

Properties constructed after April 2014

Use our Building and Development Citizen Self Service Portal to search under 'Building Permits' or 'Development Approvals'.

  • To improve results, search only the address (i.e. 1000 Gray Court).
  • For multi-family and commercial, enter the unit number with no spaces or building letters.
  • Select the permit/approval number from the list of permits or approvals for the address to see the available information.

Search Current & Recent Building Records

Properties constructed between 1984 and April 2014

Search Archived Building Records & Flood Elevation Certificates


Properties constructed prior to 1984

Request a building record from Beaufort County by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/foia/.

Submit a Freedom of Information Act request with Beaufort County


Request an elevation certificate from Beaufort County at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/records-management/elevation-certificate-request.html.

Request an Elevation Certificate from Beaufort County

Request Building Records

If you are unable to locate the records you are looking for, submit a records request records for structures built after 1984.

Request Building Records