City of Wilson

Permit requirements vary by program: tiny houses require a permit to locate within the city limits; floodplain development is subject to review and approval by the floodplain administrator; manufactured homes must obtain a certificate of occupancy and the code says applicable fees include a building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed official sources.

Building code

Wilson's tiny house ordinance requires compliance with the city's currently adopted building codes, but the public sources reviewed did not clearly publish the city's adopted code editions

Contractor requirements

No public city contractor registration or licensing requirement found in the reviewed sources

1. 01
   Identify which Wilson permit track applies. Publicly documented tracks include tiny house permits, floodplain development permits, and manufactured home-related permits and certificates of occupancy.
2. 02
   For tiny houses, obtain the standard city form from city hall or city council and submit the required application information, including applicant name and address, phone number, site legal description, dimensions, materials, and plat or blueprints showing utility connections, with photographs if available.
3. 03
   For floodplain development, submit the development permit to the floodplain administrator, who is the city secretary, for review, approval, or denial.
4. 04
   For manufactured homes outside the narrow exceptions in the code, obtain the required certificate of occupancy and any applicable building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit. The code states the certificate of occupancy must be obtained within 7 days following arrival.
5. 05
   Complete any required inspections. Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official, and manufactured home occupancy requires satisfactory proof of compliance and payment of applicable fees.
6. 06
   If a tiny house permit is denied, the applicant may request a rehearing in writing within 10 days.

Typical processing time: Tiny house denial rehearing request deadline: within 10 days after denial; Manufactured home certificate of occupancy: within 7 days following arrival; No public general permit review timeline found

Source: Wilson City Hall; City Secretary as floodplain administrator; City Council for tiny house permits; building official defined as the fire marshal or other designated inspection authority of the city ↗

• Coordinate with Wilson City Hall (in-person)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM

Typical sequence: Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official. Manufactured homes require a certificate of occupancy after proof of compliance and payment of applicable permit fees. Floodplain development permit review is administered by the floodplain administrator.