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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Craven County
Residential and commercial projects are subject to the NC State Building Codes and county inspection requirements.
Note: Exemptions were not clearly published on the reviewed county pages; projects should be treated as subject to the NC statewide code and county permit review.
- Permit application
- Land use approval where applicable
- Sewer permit
- Flood certificate in FEMA flood zones
- Contractor name and license information for mobile home permits
- Building code
- NC State Building Codes
- Contractor requirements
- County materials reference contractor name and license number for mobile home permits. North Carolina contractor licensing applies statewide for projects $40,000 and above.
Source: Craven County Inspections / Planning and Inspections ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the required permit applications before visiting the Planning and Inspections office.
- 02 For mobile homes, obtain land use approval, a sewer permit, and a flood certificate if applicable, and submit the completed mobile home inspection application with contractor information.
- 03 Bring all required documents to the office to expedite permit purchase and inspection setup.
Source: Craven County Inspections / Planning and Inspections ↗
Fee schedule
Craven County building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Time windows
- Mobile home inspections 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 should be done at the same time; inspections 6 through 9 should also be done at the same time.
Typical sequence: Mobile home inspections 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 should be done at the same time, and inspections 6 through 9 should also be done at the same time.
Source: Craven County Inspections / Planning and Inspections ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Craven County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Craven County, NC? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Craven County, NC? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Craven County Inspections / Planning and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.