What changes the price

• Site size, and whether it's over 2 acres (the permit sets who may prepare the plan and inspect) [1 vs 2 acres]
• Whether the site is in the coastal zone (an extra coastal review step) [CGP 2.6.1, p.20]
• Who reviews the plan: SCDES or a local program [Permit lookup]
• Weekly inspections until final stabilization [CGP 4.2.B, p.53]

State permit fees (from the permit)

State permit coverage applies to sites that disturb 1 acre or more, or that are part of a larger plan that will (permit 1.3.1.A).

• Coverage fee: “At the time of issuance of this CGP the fee was $125. This fee applies to each request for coverage under this CGP.” The permit says SC Regulation 61-30 governs this fee. [CGP 2.3.3.A, p.16]
• If SCDES reviews the C-SWPPP: “the NPDES plan review fee of $100 per disturbed acre not to exceed $2000”, in addition to the coverage fee. [CGP 2.3.3.B, p.16]
• If SCDES reviews a major modification: “$100 for the modification and $100 per disturbed acre increase from what was approved under the original NOI, not to exceed $2000 for the entire Project/Site”. [CGP 2.3.3.C, p.16]

Unconfirmed, verify with SCDES: current fee amounts. The permit gives the fee 'at the time of issuance'; fees can change.

Your county or city may charge its own review or permit fees. They aren't included here. Find your reviewer with the permit lookup.

Getting quotes

Ask more than one provider for a written quote that lists what's included, such as the plan, revisions, inspections and reports. Our directory lists businesses that say they serve your county; we don't rank or recommend them.

Sources

• SCDES Construction General Permit SCR100000 (2026) ↗ Checked Oct 30, 2026.

Disclaimers

General, plain-English information only. Not legal or engineering advice, and not site-specific. Always verify with SCDES, your MS4 or county, or a licensed professional. Full disclaimer.