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City building permits

Town of Faison

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Faison, North Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
NC State Building Code (Duplin County enforcement).
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Faison zoning permit administration; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections

Street address
110 North East Center Street, Faison, NC 28341
Coverage
Town zoning review in Faison and county building permit issuance/inspection within the town.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Faison

Faison requires a zoning permit for constructing a new building or an addition or alteration to an existing building.

Note: No Faison public exempt-work list was published in reviewed sources.

Required documents
  • Town zoning application
  • County building permit package
Building code
NC State Building Code (Duplin County enforcement).
Owner-builder
County owner exemption affidavit controls the building-permit side.
Contractor requirements
Duplin County permit rules and NC contractor licensure rules apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the project triggers a town zoning permit.
  2. 02
    Complete the town application and submit it for review.
  3. 03
    Pay the town zoning permit fee based on square footage as determined after application review.
  4. 04
    Apply to Duplin County Building Inspections for the construction permit.
  5. 05
    Complete county inspections and final closeout.

Source: Town of Faison zoning permit administration; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Faison building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Town fee is based on square footage and determined with application review; county permit fee uses county fee schedule.
02
Reinspection fee
$50 per trip
03
Penalty (no permit)
$150
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 910-296-2124 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Typical sequence: Town zoning permit first, then county building permit and inspections.

Source: Town of Faison zoning permit administration; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Faison permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Faison, NC?
Faison requires a zoning permit for constructing a new building or an addition or alteration to an existing building.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Faison, NC?
Building permit fees in Faison, NC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Town fee is based on square footage and determined with application review; county permit fee uses county fee schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Faison, NC?
To apply for a building permit in Faison, NC, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project triggers a town zoning permit. 2. Complete the town application and submit it for review. 3. Pay the town zoning permit fee based on square footage as determined after application review. 4. Apply to Duplin County Building Inspections for the construction permit. 5. Complete county inspections and final closeout.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Faison, NC?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Faison, NC via: 910-296-2124.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Faison zoning permit administration; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.