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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lewisville
Lewisville requires a zoning permit before construction, reconstruction, erection, enlargement, relocation, or structural alteration of a building/structure, for change of use, and for expansion of a previously approved use by more than 50 percent; building and trade permits are then handled through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County as applicable.
Limited state-law ordinary repairs not requiring a permit
Window, door, exterior siding, and similar porch/deck surface replacements allowed by the state ordinary-repair exemption
Certain like-kind residential electrical fixture/device replacements allowed by state law without permit
Certain like-kind residential water-heater replacement connections allowed by state law without permit
- Exempt Limited state-law ordinary repairs not requiring a permit
- Exempt Window, door, exterior siding, and similar porch/deck surface replacements allowed by the state ordinary-repair exemption
- Exempt Certain like-kind residential electrical fixture/device replacements allowed by state law without permit
- Exempt Certain like-kind residential water-heater replacement connections allowed by state law without permit
Required documents
- Lewisville zoning permit application with statement of intended use
- Dimensioned plan showing proposed and existing buildings in relation to lot lines
- County permit submittals require electronic plans/site plan and related affidavits where applicable
- Building code
- NC State Building Code framework enforced locally through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections.
- Contractor requirements
- State licensure requirements apply; county trade permitting is contractor-oriented in BuildIT.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit the Lewisville zoning permit/materials required by the Planning Director for work that triggers local zoning approval.
- 02 For building permit work, submit the residential or commercial package electronically through GeoCivix to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections.
- 03 Upload plans/site plan and any required state-law affidavits.
- 04 Respond to review comments and obtain permit approval.
- 05 Pay permit fees.
- 06 Use BuildIT for permit status and contractor inspection scheduling; obtain final certificate of occupancy where applicable.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Lewisville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Building permit plan review through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County follows the city-county commercial plan review schedule
02
Permit fee formula
Lewisville has a posted town fee schedule for local fees; building/trade permits use the Winston-Salem/Forsyth mixed square-foot, valuation, and flat-fee schedule.
03
Reinspection fee
Reinspection/penalty fees for building permits follow the Winston-Salem/Forsyth schedule
Building permit payments are handled through the city-county systems; Lewisville local fees follow the town fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County BuildIT (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Typical sequence: Lewisville zoning review first where applicable, then county permit issuance, trade/building inspections, final approval/occupancy
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lewisville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lewisville, NC? ▸
Lewisville requires a zoning permit before construction, reconstruction, erection, enlargement, relocation, or structural alteration of a building/structure, for change of use, and for expansion of a previously approved use by more than 50 percent; building and trade permits are then handled through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County as applicable.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lewisville, NC? ▸
Building permit fees in Lewisville, NC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Lewisville has a posted town fee schedule for local fees; building/trade permits use the Winston-Salem/Forsyth mixed square-foot, valuation, and flat-fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Building permit plan review through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County follows the city-county commercial plan review schedule.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lewisville, NC? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Lewisville, NC, follow these steps: 1. Submit the Lewisville zoning permit/materials required by the Planning Director for work that triggers local zoning approval. 2. For building permit work, submit the residential or commercial package electronically through GeoCivix to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections. 3. Upload plans/site plan and any required state-law affidavits. 4. Respond to review comments and obtain permit approval. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Use BuildIT for permit status and contractor inspection scheduling; obtain final certificate of occupancy where applicable.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Lewisville, NC? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Lewisville, NC. The following work is generally exempt: Limited state-law ordinary repairs not requiring a permit; Window, door, exterior siding, and similar porch/deck surface replacements allowed by the state ordinary-repair exemption; Certain like-kind residential electrical fixture/device replacements allowed by state law without permit; Certain like-kind residential water-heater replacement connections allowed by state law without permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lewisville, NC? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lewisville, NC via: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County BuildIT.
last verified April 2026
source Planning and Zoning, Town of Lewisville; building/trade permits issued by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division ↗
entry id permits/north-carolina/forsyth/lewisville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning, Town of Lewisville; building/trade permits issued by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.