South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Critical Area & Wetland Permitting
• Stormwater Permitting & Certification
• Beachfront Development

Coastal Permitting

In 1977, the South Carolina Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act was passed by the General Assembly. This Act charges DHEC with the responsibility to protect the quality of the coastal environment and to promote the economic and social improvement of the coastal zone. DHEC must balance the public's desire to utilize South Carolina's natural resources while protecting environmental quality. DHEC's responsibility, as implemented under the Regulations, is to ensure that impacts to these resources are minimized.

To learn more about each of our permitting sections, use the navigation listed on the side navigation.

Questions? Contact DHEC's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management or check the Frequently Asked Questions:

• Critical Area Permitting FAQ
• Beachfront Issues FAQ

New: Please take our Customer Satisfaction Survey! We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers' needs with quality professional service. Your comments will help us evaluate our performance.

• Take the DHEC Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Customer Satisfaction Survey