Use this form for:

• Pole Barns
• Carports
• Lean-To's
• Any other project type that is poles and a roof (Open on at least 2 sides)

This form is not for new builds of stick built houses, modular or mobile home dwellings.  For building permits for dwellings, click the 'Building Permits' link on the menu to the right, and select the appropriate project type.

Click Here for Application Form (Instructions Below).

Be sure you submit any required supplemental documents with your application.

Supplemental Documents Required for Permit:

• Site Plan Drawing (Not same as plat map) - Can be hand drawn, does not have to be perfect
  • Show location of principal residence or main building
  • Show location of proposed project
  • Show location of septic system and drain lines
  • Show road frontage (where the road is)
• Building Plans (Obtain from your supplier if applicable)
  • If structure is an engineered metal structure, plans MUST be engineered (stamped and sealed by NC Licensed Engineer)
  • If structure is wood frame, plans can be hand drawn.
• CAMA Permit (Waterfront property only - and only if project is in CAMA Zone)
  • Contact info for Coastal Area Management Agency:
    
    • 401 S. Griffin Street, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909
    • Phone: (252) 264-3901, Fax: (252) 331-2951
• Existing System Check for your Septic System Depending on Proposed Location of New Structure.
  • Contact info for Camden County Health Department: 
    
    • P. O. Box 72, 160 US Hwy 158 East #B, Camden, NC, 27921
    • Phone: (252) 338-4460, Fax: (252) 338-4475
• Any other documentation as required by Camden County Building Inspector.

Form Instructions:

• Type permit information into the text-box fields on the form, make selections from drop down boxes and/or any appropriate check-boxes.
• Fill in what you know, anything you don't know - leave blank. 
• Most permits require supplemental documents such as site plans, building plans, and so forth.
  • Supplemental documents required for this permit type are listed above.
• Be sure to sign and date your application.
• For Electronic Submissions:
  • If you want to email your application package, scan your application & supplemental documents to pdf files or take a jpg picture of each page using a camera or smartphone.
  • If you submit your application via email, be sure to attach your supplemental documents to your email.  Otherwise bring a printed copy of your application & all supplemental documents to the Planning Department at 117 NC Hwy 343 North.
  • Once you have filled out the form and created digital files of the supplemental documents, email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bring them to the Planning Department for processing.
• We will notify you via email or phone when your permit is ready for pickup.

Saving Your Work to Continue Later:

Saving data may or may not be supported via your browser's pdf reader add-on.  If you have Adobe Pro or Adobe Reader DC, you can save or download the form and fill it out locally on your computer.  Local copies may be saved.  Saved copies of the fillable form may be emailed, although it is recommended to print your application to a pdf using a print-to-pdf program.