Forms & Applications

Building & Development Citizen Self Service Center (CSS)

Our Building & Development Citizen Self Service Center allows you to manage your plans, permits, and inspections online.

Building Permit Application

Use this application for all construction and building projects within the Town of Hilton Head Island. lease see Building Application checklists for a list of required items for each permit type.

Manufactured Home Permit Application

For a new placement or to replace a Manufactured Home.

Request for Estimate of Fees

Use this application form if you are at the beginning stages of planning a project and looking to obtain building permit fees and impact fee information for budgeting purposes.

Accommodations Tax Payment Form

Pay your accommodations tax and beach preservation fee.

Business License Application

Apply for a Town of Hilton Head Island business license.

Residential or Commercial Property Rental Business License Application

Apply for a Town of Hilton Head Island business license to rent your residential or Commercial property.

Business License Change/Closure Form

Request changes or updates to your business license account or close your business license account.

Hospitality Tax Payment Form

Pay your hospitality tax.

Local Vendor Preference Application

Apply to be certified as a local vendor to receive the local vendor preference for Town bid opportunities.

Mobile Food Vendor Operational Permit Application

Operational permits are issued by the Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Quarterly Accommodation Tax Report

For property managers to report their quarterly or monthly rentals to the Town.

Burn Permit

Fires for burning yard waste including, but not limited, to grass, tree limbs, branches, leaves, pine straw, pine cones and similar items, requires a burn permit.

Fire Rescue Ride-Along Program Request

Request to participate in a ride-along to observe first-hand how firefighters respond to calls for help.

Fire Station Tour Request

Request a Fire Station Tour for your group, school, or organization.

Stormwater Erosion Control Affidavit

Signifies responsibility for job site Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards compliance.

Stormwater Review Application

Stormwater Plan Review Checklist

Checklist to prepare required Development Plan Review submittal.

Town Encroachment Permit Application

Mayor's Honored Islander Nomination Form

Nominate individuals for the Mayor's Honored Islander Award recognizing Hilton Head Island volunteers who excel in bettering our community.

Mayor's Youth Volunteer Service Award Record of Service Form

A student can receive Mayoral recognition for volunteer hours earned between May 1 and April 23.

Proclamation / Commendation Request Form

Submit your request for a Mayoral Proclamation or Commendation.

Resident Beach Parking Permit Application

To qualify to purchase a beach parking permit you must be a Hilton Head Island resident as evidenced by one or more of the documents outlined on the application.

Boat Permit Application - Annual

A permit that will allow a boat to be left on the beach.

Boat Permit Application - Seasonal

A permit that will allow a boat to be left on the beach.

Smoke Alarm Program Citizen Request Form

Please complete this request for a free smoke alarm(s) or battery replacement from the Town's Fire Rescue Department.

Home Safety & Repair Program Application

If you are an income-qualified homeowner living within the Town of Hilton Head Island, you may be eligible for the Town's Home Safety & Repair Program.

Sewer Connection Program

A Program is a grant program to help income-qualified Hilton Head Island homeowners and renters connect their single-family homes to public sewer.

Special Event Permit Application

An event may be required to obtain approvals and permits.

Town Special Event Sign Space Application

The Town has four special event signs around the Island to announce upcoming special events.

Beach Wedding Permit Application

Wedding ceremonies performed on the beach require a permit (free of charge) from the Town.

Boards and Commission Membership Application

Town Council fills appointments on various boards, committees and commissions.

Public Comment for Public Meetings Form

To address Town Council, committees, boards, or commissions, during public comment, individuals must sign up prior to the meeting by submitting the public comment form to the Town Clerk or board secretary.