§ NC North Carolina
County permits
Buncombe County
Buncombe County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Buncombe County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Buncombe County Permits and Inspections; Buncombe County Planning and Development
- Online portal
- Buncombe County Online Permits Portal ↗
- Phone
- (828) 250-5360
- Address
- 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Buncombe County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.