Encroachment Permits
Need Help or Have Questions?What Is An Encroachment Permit?
The application for an Encroachment Permit is a request to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for permission to perform work (encroach) within SCDOT maintained Rights-Of-Way. An approved permit grants the customer encroachment permission according to the guidelines established within the permit.
There are no fees associated with an SCDOT Encroachment Permit nor for access to SCDOT's Encroachment Permit Processing System (EPPS).
How is an encroachment permit obtained?
Schedule a preliminary meeting with County or District staff
- Preliminary meetings are strongly encouraged and recommended and will expedite the process.
- County and District contact information
Refer to our guidelines and checklists when preparing your permit
Apply for a Permit online using EPPS
Existing Customers
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Email or call us toll free 855-GO-SCDOT (855-467-2368)
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Training Videos
Single Permit Form
I only need one permit
How to Use Your Account When Applying for Multiple Permits
Logging In
Create a New Application
Edit an Existing Application
Need Help or Have Questions?
Assistance Logging into EPPS
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Remember that passwords are case sensitive (i.e., check caps lock)
- Username includes the domain name followed by the backslash (scdotdmz\username)
- Select "Use another Account" if given the option in the login window. Note: The "Use another account" option will appear if you enter the wrong username or password or if you click the "Remember my credentials" checkbox.