Residential Permit Applications

 New Single Family Dwelling Permits:

• Application Information 

 Impervious Surface Permit

• Application Information

 Utility Permit :Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Gas Stand Alone Work 

• Application Information 

 Pool/Spa Building Permit 

• Application Information

 Demolition Permit Application

• Application Information 

 Sign Permit 

• Application Information 

  Solar Array Permit

• Application Information

 Use Multi-Purpose General Building Permits:

• Additions & Renovations,
• Detached Garage, Storage Buildings, & Pole Barns
• Decks & Covered Porches
• Foundation & Crawlspace Repairs
• Bulkheads, Boat Docks/Piers, & Boat Lift/Houses

 

Commercial Applications

 Commercial Building Permit

• Application Information 
• Please contact our Planning & Zoning Department for more requirements on this permit type.
  • 252-338-1919 x 263

 

Additional Forms: If Applicable

• Gas Test Affidavit
  • LP/Natural Gas Contractor Affidavit (Notarize)
• Temporary Electrical Service (see documents below)
  
  • Temporary Electrical Service Form
    • Caution Poster (required to be posted)
• Worker's Compensation
  • Appendix D

 

Scheduling Inspections

• To request an Inspection, Call:252-338-1919 ext 235 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Inspections MUST be scheduled by 4:00 PM EST the day prior of Requested Date. 

 

Penalty for Failure to Obtain Necessary Permit:

**Per NC 2012 Administrative Code** A permit is REQUIRED for ANY change to the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical systems. Installation of Moisture Control Systems into a Closed Crawlspace by definition includes at least 2 of these. Failure to obtain a building permit prior to commencement of work requiring a permit shall cause the Camden County Building Inspector to issue a Stop Work Order, and a fine of no less than $75 to be assessed, said fine to be paid either prior to or in conjunction with permit fee at time of application.

** Per NC General Statute §160D-1110(b) **No building permits shall be issued unless the plans and specifications are identified by the name and address of the author thereof, and, if the General Statutes of North Carolina require that plans for certain types of work be prepared only by a licensed architect or licensed engineer, no building permit shall be issued unless the plans and specifications bear the North Carolina seal of a licensed architect or of a licensed engineer.

 

Questions?  Please call 252-338-1919 x 235, or visit us at 117 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC.  Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.