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Town of Warsaw

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Warsaw, 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 Warsaw Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections

Street address
121 S Front Street, Warsaw, NC 28398
Coverage
Town handles zoning permit-related applications; county handles construction permitting and inspections.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Warsaw

Town zoning permit application is the primary prerequisite before issuing a building-related permit path; county permit follows for construction work.

Note: No Warsaw exempt-work list was found in the reviewed sources.

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

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review the Warsaw applications and permits page.
  2. 02
    Complete and submit applicable town form(s).
  3. 03
    Schedule a meeting with the Code Enforcement/Planning Officer if needed before lease or activity.
  4. 04
    Apply to Duplin County Building Inspections for the building permit.
  5. 05
    Complete county inspections and final closeout.

Source: Town of Warsaw Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Warsaw building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Duplin County fee schedule applies.
02
Reinspection fee
$50 per trip
03
Penalty (no permit)
$150

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 910-296-2124 (phone)
Inspection hours
Town office hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; county inspections office 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Typical sequence: Warsaw zoning/permit intake first, then county construction permit and inspections.

Source: Town of Warsaw Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Warsaw permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Warsaw, NC?
Town zoning permit application is the primary prerequisite before issuing a building-related permit path; county permit follows for construction work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Warsaw, NC?
Building permit fees in Warsaw, NC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Duplin County fee schedule applies..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Warsaw, NC?
To apply for a building permit in Warsaw, NC, follow these steps: 1. Review the Warsaw applications and permits page. 2. Complete and submit applicable town form(s). 3. Schedule a meeting with the Code Enforcement/Planning Officer if needed before lease or activity. 4. Apply to Duplin County Building Inspections for the building permit. 5. Complete county inspections and final closeout.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Warsaw, NC?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Warsaw, NC via: 910-296-2124.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Warsaw Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning; Duplin County Building Inspections for construction permits and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.