Inspections issues occupancy permits upon compliance with state building codes and local regulations and issues zoning and building permits. The Inspections Division

• Inspects:
  • Day Care Centers
  • Family Care Homes
  • Foster Homes
  • Schools
• Inspects abandoned structures and takes proper corrective action
• Informs contractors of building code changes

Check the Status of Your Permit & / or Inspections

• Visit our NEW online permit information search:  
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• Ask an Inspector

Building Fees Information

• Residential and Commercial Fees

Building Permit Application Information

• Commercial Permit Application Requirements (PDF)
• Recyclable Materials Permit Information (PDF) (Residential / Commercial)
• Residential Permit Application Information (PDF)
• Residential Solar Permit Checklist (PDF)

Building Permit Application Forms

• Commercial Permit Application (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
• Generator Permit Application (Use "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application")
• Recyclable Materials Permit (PDF)
• Residential Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Manufactured Home Permit Application (Use Residential Permit Application)
• Residential Pool Permit Application (Use Residential Permit Application)
• Simple Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Temporary Power Permit Application (PDF)

Useful Web Links:

• North Carolina State Building Code
• North Carolina Department of Insurance
• National Fire Protection Association
• NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
• NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
• NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
• Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner Software
• USP Deck Designer
• International Conference of Building Officials
• Orange County Environmental Health Department
• Town of Carrboro, NC
• Town of Chapel Hill, NC

More Information

For more information contact the Building Inspections Division of the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department at 919-245-2600 or 919-245-2601