Permits, Fees and Procedures

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Beginning August 16, the minimum permit fee for
building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits
will increase from $75 to $85.

Permit Applications

Commercial Building Permit Application
Residential Building Permit Application
Residential Accessory Building Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Electrical - Request for Temporary Service Connection
Annual Electrical Permit Application

Submittal Requirements

Commercial Building Permit Plan Submittal Requirements
Commercial Building Permit Plan Submittal Requirements (Spanish Version)
Special Inspections - Statement of Special Inspections
Special Inspections - Field Technician Qualifications
Special Inspections - Final Special Inspection Report Cover Sheet
Alterations - Accessible Route Compliance and Exemptions Worksheet
Residential Building Permit Plan Submittal Requirements
Residential Building Permit Plan Submittal Requirements (Spanish Version)
Residential Reference Plan Application 
Residential Building Change of Use
Residential Building Change of Use (Spanish Version) 
Alternate Materials, Designs or Methods
Accessible Route Compliance and Exemptions Worksheet

Fee Schedules

Building Permit Fee Calculation Worksheet Exterior of House
Building Permit Fee Schedule 
Electrical Permit Fee Schedule 
Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule 
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule 
Contractor Residential Pricing Schedule
Care Facilities Inspection Fee
Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Inspection Fee

Additional Documents

Appendix B - Code Summary/All Commercial ProjectsFootings
Energy Efficiency Certificate - Residential
Statement of System Commissioning
Commercial Construction Contacts for Certificate of Occupancy
Demolition Permit Procedures
Demolition Permit Procedures (Spanish Version) 
Energy Efficiency Rebate Request Form
Inspection Checklist: R-3 Childcare in a Home
Inspection Checklist: R-3 Childcare in a Home (Spanish Version)
Inspection Checklist: R-4 Childcare in a Home
Inspection Checklist: R-4 Childcare in a Home (Spanish Version) 
Directions to Development Services Office
Contractor Bond Form (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Concrete)
Contractor Bond Form (Demolition, Grading or House Moving)
House Moving Policy and Procedure
House Moving Bond Form
CBU Design For Accessibility
Licensed Architect or Engineer System or Element Inspections Request Form

APRIL Navigation Documents

CellphoneDescription of APRIL 
Main Menu Navigation for APRIL 
Short Cut Card for Building Inspections 
Short Cut Card for Electrical Inspections 
Short Cut Card for Mechanical Inspections 
Short Cut Card for Plumbing Inspections

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Are You Ready for Your Inspection?

It can be as easy as picking up the phone. Learn more about our Automated Response Systems (APRIL). You can reach APRIL by calling 336-373-2400 from any touch-tone telephone. Some of the options are available only during normal business hours (weekdays and non-holidays between 8 am and 5 pm).

Contact Information

Development Services 
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 
Phone: 336-373-2155
Fax: 336-333-6056


All permits are issued by Development Services