The Septic Tank program utilizes our online system called ePermitting; which is designed to support the full regulatory lifecycle while allowing our external customers to do business with us through the same platform. ePermitting will allow you to submit applications, self- inspection forms, and all pertinent documentation online in one portal. It will also allow you to access your account at any time and obtain real time updates on the status of your application.

Apply Online for a Septic Tank Permit 

South Carolina’s beaches are dynamic places; some beachfront shorelines accrete or gain sand while other shorelines erode. The coastline changes over time due to tides, waves, currents, tropical weather systems, as well as beach use and maintenance activities.

SCDES OCRM has direct permitting authority over the critical areas of the state pursuant to statutory provisions in S.C. Code Ann. § 48-39-10, et. Seq, and the SCDES's Coastal Division Regulations S.C. Code Reg. §30-1 et. seq.