Building Safety Building Permit Application Submittals

Applicants or their designees may submit a permit application:

• Via the web portal.
• In person at the Development Services Center located at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170. Staff will be available to help applicants setup their web portal account: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Additional Commercial Requirements:

• Appendix B Application

Building Safety Trade Permit Application Submittals (Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing)

• Applicants or their designees may submit a permit application:
  • Via the web portal.
  • In person at the Development Services Center located at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170

Note: the Building Safety Department accepts cash, check, or credit/debit cards for payment via the web portal. Payments can also be made over the phone by calling Development Services Center at 910-798-7308.

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Fees are automatically calculated by the New Hanover County Building Safety Department permitting software system.

Applications & Forms

• Homeowner Exemption Affidavit
• Homeowner Trade Permit Affidavit
• Workers Compensation Coverage Affidavit
• Residential Pier and Dock Exemption Form
• 2018 Appendix B – For Commercial Buildings
• Revision Application
• Checklist Guide For In-Person Permit Submittal
• Revision Form
• Contractor Change Form

The above documents can be submitted via the web portal.