The Codes Enforcement Department handles building permits, plan reviews, mobile home inspections, litter control, nuisance, and animal control.
This department DOES NOT handle site plans; septic tanks; mobile home registration; or inspect rental properties. Tenant complaints on living conditions should be made to the State Housing Authority at 803-734-2000.
Animal control is for stray cats and dogs only. We do not pick up pets. To surrender your pet, please contact the Humane Society at 843-823-6080. For animal abuse or animal fighting, contact the Sheriff's Department at 843-398-4501.
This department DOES NOT handle site plans; septic tanks; mobile home registration; or inspect rental properties. Tenant complaints on living conditions should be made to the State Housing Authority at 803-734-2000.
Animal control is for stray cats and dogs only. We do not pick up pets. To surrender your pet, please contact the Humane Society at 843-823-6080. For animal abuse or animal fighting, contact the Sheriff's Department at 843-398-4501.
Phone Numbers
SC Building Code Council — 803-896-4688
Residential Builder Commission — 803-896-4696
Contractor Licensing Board — 803-896-4686
Manufactured Housing Board — 803-896-4682
State Fire Marshal — 803-896-9800
SCDES
843-661-4825All animal bites must be reported to SCDES.
Animal Control
Hartsville City — 843-383-3025
Darlington City — 803-398-4026
Downloadable Forms
Darlington County enforces the current state adopted codes.
Assistant Director
Brandi Morris
Building Official
Scotty Enzor
County Fire Marshal
Chris Hamilton