County permits

Carteret County

Carteret County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Carteret County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Carteret County Planning & Inspections
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 252-728-8545; 252-222-5833
Email: Permits@carteretcountync.gov
Address: 3820 Bridges Street, Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28557

Full unincorporated Carteret County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Carteret County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Carteret 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.