New Construction Permits & Inspections

new construction

From Planning to Approval: What to Know Before You Start a Build

Building a new structure, home, or accessory building (such as a detached garage or storage building) requires permits and inspections to help reduce risk and support consistent construction standards. This information explains the basic steps, common inspections, and key contacts involved in the Permitting & Inspections process.

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  1. Permitting
  2. Building Codes
  3. Inspections
  4. Important Phone Numbers

Getting Started With Your Permit Application

These steps explain what to submit and what to expect during plan review in Pitt County.

  1. Obtain an Improvement Permit and Authorization to Construct from Environmental Health if the property is, or will be, served by a septic system.
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  2. Submit two sets of plans, a completed application, lien agent documentation (for projects over $30,000), and Environmental Health paperwork, if required.
  3. If the property is located within a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), also submit a Municipal Zoning Compliance Permit.
  4. After a complete application package is received, plans are reviewed for zoning compliance, building code requirements, and floodplain compliance.
  5. The building permit is issued once plans are approved and required fees are paid.
  6. Building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas permits must be issued to the contractor performing the work unless the owner completes the work. In those cases, an owner affidavit is required.

Residential Permit Fees

Fees listed below reflect common permit types. Additional fees may apply based on project scope and inspection needs. Work that begins without a permit may be subject to double permit fees.