Barnwell County to Review Building Permit Fees After Rise in Applications
Administrator Riley told council that permit fees have not been adjusted in years and Barnwell has received '60+' permits since April 6, 2026; staff will examine fee increases to boost revenue and align with surrounding counties.
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Administrator Roger E. Riley told the council that building permit fees in Barnwell County "have not been adjusted in several years" and that surrounding counties are charging more. He reported the county has received "60+" building permits since April 6, 2026 and recommended staff examine permit fees as a potential revenue source to help close the budget gap.
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