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To qualify to purchase a beach parking permit you must be a Hilton Head Island resident as evidenced by one or more required documents.
Wedding ceremonies performed on the beach require a permit (free of charge) from the Town.
A building permit is required to start a new construction or remodeling project. Find out about your project's specific requirements.
Projects involving building construction, or only site improvements, most likely will need a Design and/or Development Plan Review approval. Find out about your project's specific requirements.
For placing one home on vacant lot or replacing one home with another
You may need a permit to alter the natural resources such as trees, buffers and beachfront on a site.
You need a permit to display a sign promoting your business.
Installation and/or modification to site lighting, except for single family properties, requires approval from the Town prior to installation.
Anyone doing business in the Town is required to have a business license.
The Town is accepting applications for permits through its short-term rental permitting portal.
Operational permits are issued by the Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Outdoor Open Burning and Recreational Fires
You may need a permit to remove or prune a protected tree.
If a wetland will be impacted by activities, apply for a Natural Resources Permit.
Required for all outdoor public activities conducted on public or commercial property with expected totals of 250 or more people.
SA Stage Permit is required for all stages higher than 30 inches above the ground.
Building permits are required for tents having an area more than 400 square feet.
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