How much does a building permit cost in Town of Benson, NC?

The minimum permit fee is $60. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New dwellings use a flat fee up to 1,200 square feet and add per-square-foot charges above that; commercial and trade permits use valuation and flat rates.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Benson, NC?

1. Contact Benson Planning and Zoning at Town Hall to confirm project requirements. 2. Prepare town-required permit materials and any state-code plans. 3. Submit the application through the town's planning and zoning process. 4. Pay the applicable town permit and review fees from the adopted fee schedule. 5. Address any review comments. 6. Receive permit issuance and proceed with inspections under the town-administered permit framework.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Benson, NC?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 919-894-3553.

City Building Permits

Town of Benson, NC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Johnston County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Benson publishes planning and zoning as a town department and publishes a town fee schedule with building inspection line items, which indicates that the town administers permit fees directly.

Department: Town of Benson Planning and Zoning
Address: Benson Town Hall, 303 E Church Street, Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-894-3553
Website: https://townofbenson.com/directory

Application Process

Contact Benson Planning and Zoning at Town Hall to confirm project requirements.
Prepare town-required permit materials and any state-code plans.
Submit the application through the town's planning and zoning process.
Pay the applicable town permit and review fees from the adopted fee schedule.
Address any review comments.
Receive permit issuance and proceed with inspections under the town-administered permit framework.

Source: Town of Benson Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

Benson's adopted FY26 fee schedule includes line items for new dwellings, remodeling and additions, accessory buildings, mobile homes, trade permits, commercial permits, signs, pools, and other building inspection activity.

Required Documents

Project-specific permit forms and plans

Building code: 2018 NC State Building Code with amendments currently in force
Contractor requirements: State NC licensing requirements apply. Benson's fee schedule includes the state Homeowners Recovery Fund surcharge on applicable permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $60
Permit fee formula: Mixed. New dwellings use a flat fee up to 1,200 square feet and add per-square-foot charges above that; commercial and trade permits use valuation and flat rates
Trade permit fee: $100
Payment note: Town fee schedule governs published charges; online payment notes were not clearly published in reviewed indexed text

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective FY 2025-2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Benson Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

919-894-3553 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 NC State Building Code with amendments currently in force
Zoning information: View zoning info
Benson Fee Schedule
Benson Economic Development
License lookup guide: North Carolina Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: North Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
North Carolina hub: North Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Benson Planning and Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Benson Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Benson, NC?: Benson's adopted FY26 fee schedule includes line items for new dwellings, remodeling and additions, accessory buildings, mobile homes, trade permits, commercial permits, signs, pools, and other building inspection activity.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Benson, NC?: The minimum permit fee is $60. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New dwellings use a flat fee up to 1,200 square feet and add per-square-foot charges above that; commercial and trade permits use valuation and flat rates.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Benson, NC?: 1. Contact Benson Planning and Zoning at Town Hall to confirm project requirements. 2. Prepare town-required permit materials and any state-code plans. 3. Submit the application through the town's planning and zoning process. 4. Pay the applicable town permit and review fees from the adopted fee schedule. 5. Address any review comments. 6. Receive permit issuance and proceed with inspections under the town-administered permit framework.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Benson, NC?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 919-894-3553.

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