Florence County, South Carolina
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Florence wants a zoning certificate and a passed fire inspection before you can even apply for a business license.
Zoning and fire first
Florence is the Florence County seat, and anyone doing business inside city limits needs a city business license. Opening a place of business starts with Planning, Research and Development in the Development Services Office, Room 200, 324 West Evans Street (843-665-2047), where you get a Municipal Zoning Compliance Certification.
Planning then sets up a Fire Marshal inspection to check the building against fire safety rules. A fire inspector calls to schedule it, and it usually takes no more than two days to schedule and finish. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing or structural changes go through Licensing & Permitting on the 4th floor (843-665-3151).
Once cleared, submit the completed application with copies of the zoning certification and the Fire Marshal Inspection Order. Email them to [email protected], mail them to Licensing & Permitting at 324 West Evans Street, or hand deliver them to the 4th floor. Pay by cash, card or check made out to the City of Florence.
Renewals for everyone doing business in city limits were due April 30, 2026, and can be done online. Unpaid tax draws a 10% penalty for each month or part of a month after the due date. Questions: (843) 665-3173.
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Florence and the Pee Dee
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Florence business license
From the City of Florence business license page and renewal notice.
- Before you apply
- Zoning compliance certification plus a passed Fire Marshal inspection. City of Florence
- Late penalty
- 10% of unpaid tax per month after April 30. City of Florence
Florence questions
What do I need before applying in Florence?
A Municipal Zoning Compliance Certification and a passed Fire Marshal inspection.
How long does the fire inspection take?
Usually no more than two days to schedule and complete.
How do I submit the application?
Email, mail or hand deliver it with the zoning and fire documents to 324 West Evans Street.
What is the late penalty?
10% of the unpaid tax for each month after the due date.
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