Building Permits
*NEW* - Permit Applications And Supplemental Documentation (e.g. site plans, building plans, etc) May Now Be Submitted Online
Trade Affidavit form is NOT Application for Permit
There has been some confusion recently regarding the Trade Affidavit form and the form for Building Permit. A few contractors have submitted a Trade Affidavit form thinking that it was an application for Building Permit. It is not. If you are a contractor, and you are doing stand alone work (i.e. not in conjunction with an existing building project where the General Contractor has paid all the fees), do not submit a Trade Affidavit as your application. You will need to fill out the entire Building Permit Application. Click Here for the 2 Page General Building Permit Application Form. If you have questions about which form to use, call 252-338-1919 x 235.
Inspection Requests
Our Inspections Section has a new phone extension for Inspection Requests: Please call 252-338-1919 ext 350 to request an inspection, or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Permit Fee Estimate
Click Here To Get a Permit Fee Estimate
Permit Related Documents
Click Here to see list of Permit Related Documents
(Scroll to bottom for list of permit types and requirements of each)
Lien Agent Appointment - Required for Select Permit Types / Situations:
On April 1, 2013, a North Carolina law was enacted (G.S. §§44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 160A-417, 153A-357, and 87-14) which requires that an owner (or, as typical with permit applications, the contractor on their behalf) appoint a lien agent when they first contract for improvements to real property. A lien agent is a title insurer or agent also registered as a lien agent with the NC Department of Insurance. This is required with a few exceptions.
Click Here to see if your project requires the designation of a lien agent.
Click Here for a walk-through regarding how to appoint a lien agent.
Fill Permit Required for Select Permit Types / Situations:
Fill Permit is now required for all permits wherein fill is to be placed on the subject property. For all new builds, even if you are not placing fill, we must have this form on file. Below is the link to the application form, check yes or no and fill in all applicable information and submit this form with your building permit application. For more information regarding this requirement, please call (252) 338-1919 x 232.
Please Use Black or Blue Ink when filling out permit forms as other colors tend to be difficult to read. Thank you.