Instructions:  Scroll down this page to find your project's permit type.  Please note that our Multi-Purpose General Building Permit Application is used for most permit types. Housing Units (dwellings) are on their own permit type, Pools are on their own permit type, and Trade Contractor work (Electric, Plumbing, HVAC, etc) is on its own permit type.  Please read this entire page so you don't miss any information which may be required.

** Per NC General Statute §160D-1110(b) **

No building permits shall be issued unless the plans and specifications are identified by the name and address of the author thereof, and, if the General Statutes of North Carolina require that plans for certain types of work be prepared only by a licensed architect or licensed engineer, no building permit shall be issued unless the plans and specifications bear the North Carolina seal of a licensed architect or of a licensed engineer.

Use Our Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Application (NEW HOUSING UNITS ONLY) For:

• Stick Built Home, Modular Home, Manufactured Home and Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Fill Permit is required for Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Structures.
• If you, as property owner and not as a licensed general contractor, are building your own home, download and fill out Appendix F, Owner Exemption Affidavit  (Required for non-licensed owner builds).

Impervious Surface Permit

• Impervious Surface

Fill Permit  <-- Click Here for Form

• Not required for Trade Building Permits (Stand alone permits for Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas).
• Is required for ALL Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Structures.

Use Our Multi-Purpose General Building Permit Application For:

• Additions (such as new rooms / sunrooms / Attached Garages),
• Detached Garage, Storage sheds/buildings, Renovations,
• Decks, Pole barns and car ports, Lean to, Covered porches
• Crawlspace Moisture Control/Encapsulation, Foundation Stabilization
• Bulkheads, boat lifts, piers, and any other marine structures

Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Gas Permit - Stand Alone Work Only - Application

• Click Here for Application
• Use this Application ONLY for Stand-Alone work that is not in conjunction with any existing project.

Trade Affidavit

• Trade Affidavits are submitted with Master Permit which includes various subcontractors
  (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas). 
• Each contractor must fill out and submit a Trade Affidavit.
• If there is a change in contractor a new Trade Affidavit must be submitted.

Pool/Spa Building Permit Application

• Click Here for Application
• Existing System Check of Septic System is REQUIRED (Obtain from Health Department)

Demolition Permit Application

• Click Here for Application
• Owner Intent to Demolish Notarized Form is REQUIRED to demolish any structure.

Sign Building Permit Application

• Click Here for Application
• Permit is required for placement of ANY sign.
• Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 151.5.14(5.14)

Commercial Building Permit Application

• Click Here for Application
• Please contact our Zoning Administrator for more information on this permit type.
  • 252-338-1919 x 232

Forms which may be required during building process:

• Memo's A & B, information relating to inspections (for your information only)
• Appendix V (Appendix V for Pools / Spas / Hot Tubs) (for your information only)
• Trade Affidavits from Subcontractors (each to turn one in as applicable)
• LP/Natural Gas Contractor Affidavit (Notarize)
• Elevation Certificates
  • Construction Copy - Turn in with Application
  • Building Under Construction - Turn in Before Rough Ins
  • Final Copy - Turn in Before Final Inspection
• Application & Inspection Request for Temporary Electrical Service (see documents below)
  
  • Application for Temporary Electrical Service
  • Caution Poster (required to be posted)

Forms to be turned in PRIOR to release of Certificate of Occupancy:

• Final Septic Permit / Health Department Release
• Culvert & Ditch Certification (If required)
• Final Elevation Certificate
• Lot Certification of Elevation
• Termite Treatment Affidavit (from pest control company)
• Energy Forms - Energy Efficiency, Air Sealing, Duct Leakage Test
  • Appendix R1 - Energy Certificate to be permanently mounted - Energy NC 2018 Code
  • Appendix R3 Visual Inspection - Energy NC 2018 Code
  • Appendix R3C Duct Testing- Energy NC 2018 Code
  • Appendix R3B  Air Sealing Testing Option- Energy NC 2018 Code

Questions?  Please call 252-338-1919 x 235, or visit us at 117 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC.  Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.