Unincorporated Vance County

County page states the department issues permits for construction and provides state-mandated inspections for all phases of construction.

Building code

County page does not restate the adopted code on the page, but local enforcement is tied to NC State Building Code. User context indicates 2018 NC codes remain in force with amendments through March 2023.

Permit validity

Permit renewal section in fee schedule states permits expired for more than 12 months will not be re-issued, and a new permit must be obtained. Renewal before 12 months is 50 percent of original fee.

Contractor requirements

NC general contractor license required for projects of $40,000 or more, per state law context provided by user.

1. 01
   Confirm the project type with Planning and Inspections.
2. 02
   Complete the zoning and/or building permit application in the MyGov portal.
3. 03
   County staff perform plan review and code review as needed.
4. 04
   Permit is issued after the county completes review and fees are paid.
5. 05
   Inspections are scheduled by phone, not online.

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

• Phone only. County page states permit inspections cannot be scheduled online and instructs callers to contact Planning a (online)

Inspection hours

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project inspection requests are handled by the county inspector staff after permit issuance and work readiness.

See fee schedule reinspection fees above.