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A helpful arrangement of frequently used Cherokee County online resources
Commonly requested forms and documents for a variety of departments and agencies
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Links to every department and agency under the jurisdiction of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
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Information about Homestead Exemptions
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A page listing every judicial and court system in Cherokee County with a brief introduction to what they cover
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Development Service Center

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Development Service Center Going Cashless

Effective January 1, 2026, the Development Service Center will no longer accept cash. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Posted: Dec-12-2025 | view story

Shannon Griffith
Development Service Center Manager
(770) 721-7810

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Building Permits And Inspections|Retaining Walls

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ATTENTION!!

Effective January 1, 2026, the Development Service Center will no longer accept cash. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

All retaining walls 4ft in height or taller will need to be permitted. Please submit a site location for the wall, as well as engineered structural drawings.

Click here for retaining wall application.

WHERE METRO MEETS THE MOUNTAINS