Pine Level, NC — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Pine Level Planning and Zoning; Johnston County Building Inspections

Street address

Pine Level Town Hall, 306 East Brown Street, Pine Level, NC 27568; Johnston County Land Use Center, 309 E. Market Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

Phone

919-965-2284 (Town Hall and zoning administrator); 919-989-5060 (Johnston County Inspections)

inspections@johnstonnc.gov

Coverage

Pine Level explicitly states that zoning permits are obtained at Pine Level Town Hall and that building inspections are performed by Johnston County, so building permits must be obtained from the county inspections office.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pine Level

Pine Level states that applicants should consult the town before any construction to determine whether a zoning permit is necessary. Building permits are required in certain situations and must be obtained from Johnston County.

Required documents

Pine Level zoning permit application and any related forms such as rezoning, subdivision, change of tenant, special use permit, or variance forms
County building permit application where required

Building code: 2018 NC State Building Code with amendments currently in force
Contractor requirements: State NC licensing requirements apply.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Consult Pine Level to determine whether a zoning permit is necessary before construction.
02

Obtain the zoning permit at Pine Level Town Hall.
03

For projects requiring a building permit, apply through Johnston County Building Inspections.
04

Submit town zoning materials and county building permit materials as required.
05

Pay town zoning fees and county building permit fees.
06

Complete Johnston County inspections for the county-issued building permit.

Source: Town of Pine Level Planning and Zoning; Johnston County Building Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025-2026

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25

Permit fee formula

Flat zoning permit charges by permit type at the town level; county building permit fees are separate

Town zoning fees are handled through Town Hall; county fees apply separately

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025-2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Johnston County: 919-989-5060 (phone)
Johnston County inspection tools (online)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Johnston County)

Typical sequence: Standard county building inspections depending on scope; the town page does not publish a separate local inspection sequence

Source: Town of Pine Level Planning and Zoning; Johnston County Building Inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pine Level permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Pine Level, NC? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Pine Level, NC? ▸

Building permit fees in Pine Level, NC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Flat zoning permit charges by permit type at the town level; county building permit fees are separate.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pine Level, NC? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Pine Level, NC, follow these steps: 1. Consult Pine Level to determine whether a zoning permit is necessary before construction. 2. Obtain the zoning permit at Pine Level Town Hall. 3. For projects requiring a building permit, apply through Johnston County Building Inspections. 4. Submit town zoning materials and county building permit materials as required. 5. Pay town zoning fees and county building permit fees. 6. Complete Johnston County inspections for the county-issued building permit.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pine Level, NC? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pine Level, NC via: Johnston County: 919-989-5060, Johnston County inspection tools.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Pine Level Planning and Zoning; Johnston County Building Inspections ↗ entry id permits/north-carolina/johnston/pine-level

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Pine Level Planning and Zoning; Johnston County Building Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Pine Level

Other jurisdictions in Johnston County.