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

Fees are calculated as: building permit fee formula is county schedule; town non-building permit fees are in the town portal.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Carolina Beach, NC?

The following work is generally exempt: The town still issues non-building permits such as driveway, fence, fill / grade / clear, and similar work through the town portal, which suggests those are separate from county building permits.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: if the building permit is issued by the Town of Carolina Beach, building inspections are requested by emailing permits@c.

City Building Permits

Town of Carolina Beach, NC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina New Hanover County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

town building and zoning coordination within Carolina Beach limits; New Hanover County issues building permits and trade permits for building work in Carolina Beach

Department: Town of Carolina Beach Community Development / Planning and Development; building permits for construction are issued by New Hanover County Building Safety
Address: 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Phone: 910-458-2999 town main; 910-458-8218 Community Development; 910-798-7308 county Building Safety reference on town page
Email: permits@carolinabeach.org for town-issued building inspections , gigi.baggarley@carolinabeach.org for addressing requests
Website: https://www.carolinabeach.org/business-development/building-and-zoning-permits

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: town online permit portal for non-building permits; county COAST for building permits • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

General Requirements

town permit guidance exists, but the snippet reviewed does not reproduce the full permit table

Required Documents

address must exist in the system before applying; if adding units to an address, the town requests a site plan with the addressing email

Building code: town references state code and county-issued permits; edition-level detail not visible on the pages reviewed
Contractor requirements: NC general contractor license threshold applies statewide

Fees

Permit fee formula: building permit fee formula is county schedule; town non-building permit fees are in the town portal

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

The town still issues non-building permits such as driveway, fence, fill / grade / clear, and similar work through the town portal, which suggests those are separate from county building permits

Inspections

How to Schedule

if the building permit is issued by the Town of Carolina Beach, building inspections are requested by emailing permits@c (online)

Additional Resources

Building code: town references state code and county-issued permits; edition-level detail not visible on the pages reviewed
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Carolina Beach Community Development / Planning and Development; building permits for construction are issued by New Hanover County Building Safety before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Carolina Beach Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Carolina Beach, NC?: town permit guidance exists, but the snippet reviewed does not reproduce the full permit table
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Carolina Beach, NC?: Fees are calculated as: building permit fee formula is county schedule; town non-building permit fees are in the town portal.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Carolina Beach, NC?: The following work is generally exempt: The town still issues non-building permits such as driveway, fence, fill / grade / clear, and similar work through the town portal, which suggests those are separate from county building permits.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Carolina Beach, NC?: Inspections can be scheduled via: if the building permit is issued by the Town of Carolina Beach, building inspections are requested by emailing permits@c.

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