City of Lumberton

The city publicly operates a permit function, and city council agendas show continued amendments to building-permit fees and adopted code schedules. The exact public trigger list for when permits are required was not found on the current website.

Building code

City council agenda materials show Ordinance 19-1239 adopted a Schedule of Adopted Codes in Chapter 6. Building, electric, and gas code sections were clarified. The exact current adopted code editions should be confirmed with the city.

Contractor requirements

No public local contractor licensing rule found on the cited permit page.

1. 01
   Contact the Permits/Maintenance or City Inspector staff listed on the Permits and Zoning page.
2. 02
   Submit project information and any materials required by the city inspector or zoning staff. No public building permit application packet was located on the city website.
3. 03
   If zoning action is needed, file with the Zoning Secretary and follow the zoning hearing process: letter of intent, mailed notice to nearby property owners, posting, publication, and zoning commission hearing.
4. 04
   Await city review and approval before starting work.

Source: Permits and Zoning - City Inspectors / Permits-Maintenance / City Clerk-Zoning ↗

• Contact permit staff and city inspectors (in-person)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Source: Permits and Zoning - City Inspectors / Permits-Maintenance / City Clerk-Zoning ↗