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City of Easley - Building Department

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Easley, SC, issued by City of Easley - Building Department. The City of Easley issues residential roofing permits under a "ROOF" permit type; its monthly Permits Issued reports list residential roof replacements and roof repairs as issued permits, so treat any reroof as permit work and confirm with the Building Department before starting. The Department publishes no reroofing handout. Apply with the City's online Residential Building Permit Application, which asks for the contractor's state licence number and its expiration date, the cost of the job and a scope of work, requires the homeowner contract to be uploaded, and states that proof of contractor eligibility (for example a business licence or state LLR card) is required when the application is submitted. The form states: "You must have approval and a permit prior to beginning" work and "All inspections must be called in by the contractor who applied for the permit." Inspections need 24 hours' notice; the Department asks for the permit number, the 911 street address and the type of inspection, and a re-inspection fee of $60, $75 and then $100 may be charged when work is not ready. For inspection scheduling call (864) 855-7908. The Building Department is at Easley City Hall, 205 North First Street, open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and closed for lunch from 1 to 2 PM. State law bars the permit office from issuing a permit for work that requires Residential Builders Commission licensure or registration unless the applicant furnishes evidence of it or of an exemption.

Roof code checklist: Easley, SC

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYescityofeasley.com2026-09-26
Repair permit thresholdPublishedcityofeasley.com2026-09-26
Layer limit / roof-overNot published
Deck & sheathingNot published
Drip edgeNot published
Ice & water shieldNot published
Mid-roof inspectionNot published
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNot published
Wind design criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishedSec. 6-9-10cityofeasley.com2026-09-26
Contractor license / registrationYesscstatehouse.gov2026-09-26
Sales & use taxPublishedST575.pdf2026-09-26

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
City of Easley, South Carolina
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
205 North First Street, Easley City Hall, Easley, SC 29640
Contact
  • url: https://www.cityofeasley.com/entities/building-department
  • phone: 864-855-7908
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • state_level: Roofing is a named Residential Specialty Contractor classification of the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission: "Roofers: the installation, alteration and repair of materials common to the residential building industry that form a watertight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decks, including all accessories, flashing, valleys, gravel stops and roof insulation panels above the roof deck." A residential specialty contractor is one whose undertakings "exceed five hundred dollars" (S.C. Code Section 40-59-20), and "all residential specialty contractors must be registered" by the commission (Section 40-59-220(A)). When the cost of an undertaking for an individual property owner "exceeds five thousand dollars, the residential specialty contractor must obtain an executed bond" (Section 40-59-220). The permit office "shall refuse to issue a permit for an undertaking which requires licensure or registration under this chapter unless the applicant has furnished evidence" of that licence, registration or exemption (Section 40-59-280). Section 40-59-260 states that the chapter "does not apply to an owner of residential property who improves the property" where the owner does the work himself, with his own employees, or with licensed or registered contractors and the structure is for the owner's or family's own occupancy and not for sale or rent, and Section 40-59-270 states that the chapter "does not apply to a person licensed under Chapter 11" for that work.
  • city_level: The City's Residential Building Permit Application asks for the contractor's state licence number and its expiration date and states that proof of contractor eligibility, for example a business licence or a state LLR card, is required when the application is submitted. The Department's Starting A New Business page tells owners to "Make sure that your contractor is properly licensed by the State of South Carolina and that he has a City of Easley business license" and states that "Contractors MUST provide a list of all subcontractors to the Business License Department and the Planning and Development Office." The City of Easley business licence is a general business licence, not a contractor credential. On owner-builders, the Department's FAQ states: "Can I build my own house? Yes, but you must complete and register an Owner/Builder Disclosure, as required by South Carolina State law."
Permit process note
The City of Easley issues residential roofing permits under a "ROOF" permit type; its monthly Permits Issued reports list residential roof replacements and roof repairs as issued permits, so treat any reroof as permit work and confirm with the Building Department before starting. The Department publishes no reroofing handout. Apply with the City's online Residential Building Permit Application, which asks for the contractor's state licence number and its expiration date, the cost of the job and a scope of work, requires the homeowner contract to be uploaded, and states that proof of contractor eligibility (for example a business licence or state LLR card) is required when the application is submitted. The form states: "You must have approval and a permit prior to beginning" work and "All inspections must be called in by the contractor who applied for the permit." Inspections need 24 hours' notice; the Department asks for the permit number, the 911 street address and the type of inspection, and a re-inspection fee of $60, $75 and then $100 may be charged when work is not ready. For inspection scheduling call (864) 855-7908. The Building Department is at Easley City Hall, 205 North First Street, open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and closed for lunch from 1 to 2 PM. State law bars the permit office from issuing a permit for work that requires Residential Builders Commission licensure or registration unless the applicant furnishes evidence of it or of an exemption.
Adopted code
The City of Easley Building Department's Building Codes & Permitting page lists the "International Codes with SC modifications enforced by the City of Easley", among them the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, the 2021 International Existing Building Code, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code; its Codes, Maps, & Ordinances page lists the same editions under "Codes Enforced by the City of Easley". The Department's inspection checklist page ("Are You Ready For An Inspection?") still says "The following checklist reflects the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code" and calls itself a guide that "does not replace the codes". The City's codified Code of Ordinances was not read for this record, so the edition named in its own code-adoption section is not stated here. At the state level, S.C. Code Section 6-9-10(A) provides that "The municipality or county shall enforce only the national building and safety codes provided in this chapter." The 2021 International Residential Code with South Carolina modifications (S.C. Code of Regulations 8-1200 et seq.) is the mandatory state residential code for permits applied for before January 1, 2027, the date the Building Codes Council set for local jurisdictions to implement the 2024 edition with South Carolina modifications (State Register Vol. 50, Issue 5, May 22, 2026). The Council's list of approved local modifications carries no modification for the City of Easley. The one South Carolina change to the roofing chapter replaces the drip-edge section: "A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edges of asphalt shingle roofs where required by the manufacturer." (Reg. 8-1228, IRC Section R905.2.8.5.)
Repair permit threshold
The City of Easley publishes no dollar, area or percentage threshold below which roof work needs no permit, and it runs roofing as its own permit type. The Building Department's monthly Permits Issued reports list residential "ROOF" permits (numbered PR-) with the scope "ROOF REPLACEMENT" (for example eleven in the August 2026 report, valued from $4,121 to $36,959), and the June and July 2026 reports also list residential "ROOF" permits for "ROOF REPAIR" valued at $2,000 and $2,500. The Department's FAQ answers "When do I need a building permit?" with "Any structure 200 square feet or greater, or any structure regardless of size that will require plumbing and/or electricity needs a permit", and "Do I need a permit to remodel an existing house?" with "If the remodeling and/or addition changes the structural condition of the home in any manner or includes electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes of any kind, a permit is required"; neither answer mentions roofing. The permit fee is set by construction cost under the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees, "$60" for a job of "$0-$2,500" and "$125 + $6 per $1000" from $2,501 to $50,000, with no separate roofing line.
Sales & use tax
7% in either part of the City. Easley lies in two counties, and SCDOR form ST-575, South Carolina Sales Tax Rate by Municipality (Rev. 2/5/26), marks it as a municipality located in more than one county. In the Pickens County part: 7% in total, the 6% state tax plus the Local Option tax (LO, code 2230). In the Anderson County part: 7% in total, the 6% state tax plus the Education Capital Improvement tax (ECI, code 5040). South Carolina taxes the roofer, not the homeowner's contract: Reg. 117-314.2 provides that "Building materials when purchased by builders, contractors, or landowners for use in adding to, repairing or altering real property are subject to either the sales or use tax at the time of purchase", and its list of building materials names "roofing materials". Repair and replacement work are treated alike.

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The City of Easley Building Department reviews construction plans, issues building permits and conducts inspections for residential, commercial and industrial work inside the City of Easley, South Carolina, which lies mostly in Pickens County with a part in Anderson County. It issues residential roofing permits under its own roof permit type.

Hail reports near Easley, SC

Reports, last 24 months
6
Largest, last 24 months
1.75 in Sep 6, 2026
Most recent
Sep 6, 2026 1.75 in
Reports, last 5 years
13
5 most recent reports, last 5 years
DateHail sizeDistance
Sep 6, 20261.75 inunder 1 mi
Sep 6, 20261.00 inunder 1 mi
Sep 6, 20261.00 in8 mi WNW
Jun 26, 20251.50 in9 mi WNW
May 2, 20251.50 in6 mi W

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database and daily storm reports (reports since the start of the current year are preliminary), within 10 miles of Easley, SC (Census point). Data through Sep 30, 2026. A report is an observation, not a damage record.

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Roofing questions: Easley, SC

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Easley, SC?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Easley, SC. The City of Easley publishes no dollar, area or percentage threshold below which roof work needs no permit, and it runs roofing as its own permit type. The Building Department's monthly Permits Issued reports list residential "ROOF" permits (numbered PR-) with the scope "ROOF REPLACEMENT" (for example eleven in the August 2026 report, valued from $4,121 to $36,959), and the June and July 2026 reports also list residential "ROOF" permits for "ROOF REPAIR" valued at $2,000 and $2,500. The Department's FAQ answers "When do I need a building permit?" with "Any structure 200 square feet or greater, or any structure regardless of size that will require plumbing and/or electricity needs a permit", and "Do I need a permit to remodel an existing house?" with "If the remodeling and/or addition changes the structural condition of the home in any manner or includes electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes of any kind, a permit is required"; neither answer mentions roofing. The permit fee is set by construction cost under the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees, "$60" for a job of "$0-$2,500" and "$125 + $6 per $1000" from $2,501 to $50,000, with no separate roofing line.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Easley, SC?

Yes.

What building code does Easley, SC use?

The City of Easley Building Department's Building Codes & Permitting page lists the "International Codes with SC modifications enforced by the City of Easley", among them the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, the 2021 International Existing Building Code, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code; its Codes, Maps, & Ordinances page lists the same editions under "Codes Enforced by the City of Easley". The Department's inspection checklist page ("Are You Ready For An Inspection?") still says "The following checklist reflects the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code" and calls itself a guide that "does not replace the codes". The City's codified Code of Ordinances was not read for this record, so the edition named in its own code-adoption section is not stated here. At the state level, S.C. Code Section 6-9-10(A) provides that "The municipality or county shall enforce only the national building and safety codes provided in this chapter." The 2021 International Residential Code with South Carolina modifications (S.C. Code of Regulations 8-1200 et seq.) is the mandatory state residential code for permits applied for before January 1, 2027, the date the Building Codes Council set for local jurisdictions to implement the 2024 edition with South Carolina modifications (State Register Vol. 50, Issue 5, May 22, 2026). The Council's list of approved local modifications carries no modification for the City of Easley. The one South Carolina change to the roofing chapter replaces the drip-edge section: "A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edges of asphalt shingle roofs where required by the manufacturer." (Reg. 8-1228, IRC Section R905.2.8.5.)