Pickens County and Anderson County, South Carolina
Easley websites for Pickens and Anderson County trades
Easley's new business license ordinance took effect January 1, 2026, and general contractors must license every sub.
A new ordinance for 2026
Easley is mainly in Pickens County, with parts reaching into Anderson County. Ordinance 2025-08, ratified September 8, 2025, took effect January 1, 2026, and anyone doing business in city limits pays an annual fee for a license. City Hall is at 205 North First Street, (864) 855-7900.
New businesses go in three steps: zoning approval from Planning & Development, a business license inspection by Building & Codes, then the application to the Business License/Finance Department. Businesses inside the city report all revenue, wherever it was earned, with exemptions only when you show proof.
Contractors based outside the city license on Easley revenue only, either per job or with an annual license; a per-job license covers that job until it's done. General contractors file a subcontractor list, and each sub needs its own license based on its contract amount before work begins, or permits may be held.
Renewals are due to City Hall with full payment by April 30, and an online renewal center is available. A 5% late fee is added each month starting May 1. For 2026-2027, Class 1 started at $35 for the first $2,000. Working without a license can bring fines up to $500 per infraction per day.
Easley trades we build for
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- Electrical Service upgrades and repairs.
- Landscaping Mowing and leaf cleanup.
- Plumbing Leaks, drains and heaters.
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Easley business license
From the City of Easley business license page and the state renewal center.
- New business
- Zoning, then a Building & Codes inspection, then apply. City of Easley
- Contractors
- Per-job or annual; every sub licensed before work. City of Easley
Easley FAQs
Which counties is Easley in?
Mainly Pickens County, with parts in Anderson County.
Do my subcontractors need Easley licenses?
Yes, each one, based on its contract amount, before work begins.
Can an outside contractor buy a per-job license?
Yes. It covers the job until it's finished.
What's the fine for working unlicensed?
Up to $500 per infraction per day, plus a court summons.
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