Non permitted structural work affects every taxpayer in Cherokee County and poses safety risks.

If you know of or see work that is being completed that may require proper permitting and a permit card is not present in a visible location from a public right of way, we urge you to report this to our office by completing and submitting the form on this page. You may remain anonymous if you wish.

Unpermitted Work Report

Cherokee County Building Safety Department
110 Railroad Ave.
Gaffney, SC 29340

General Office Hours
Mondays through Fridays
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Permitting Hours
Mondays through Fridays
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 864-487-2561
Fax: 864-902-1100

Dale Gibert, Building Official
Email: [email protected]

Scott Ellis, Permit Technician
Email: [email protected]

Wayne Henderson, Property Maintenance Inspector
Email: [email protected]

Tucker Tisdale, Inspector / Office Assistant
Email: [email protected]

Todd Atkinson, Inspector
Email: [email protected]

Eric Bradley, Inspector
Email: [email protected]

Brian Whelchel, Inspector
Email: [email protected]

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