City Building Permits

Raeford, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Hoke County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The City of Raeford and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Code Administration provides planning, zoning, permitting, and inspections.

Department
City of Raeford Code Administration
Address
Public Works Building, 701 S Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376
Phone
910-875-5031 Ext. 302
Website
https://www.raefordcity.org/planning-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact City of Raeford Code Administration to confirm whether the parcel is in city limits or the city ETJ and identify zoning, site, floodplain, driveway, and trade-permit requirements.
  2. Complete the applicable city zoning and construction permit forms.
  3. Assemble required backup materials including project location, parcel data, contractor information, valuation, utility information, and site information.
  4. Submit the permit package to the Planning, Zoning & Inspections office at 701 S Main Street or by the contact methods shown on the forms.
  5. City staff review the application for zoning and code compliance and calculate permit fees.
  6. Pay permit fees before issuance.
  7. Coordinate required inspections directly with city Code Administration during construction.

Source: City of Raeford Code Administration

General Requirements

A zoning development permit is needed for all new development, for placement of accessory structures, for development that changes a building footprint, and for changes in use. The city enforces NC Building Codes for permitting and inspections.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Parcel and subdivision identifiers
  • Contractor and owner information
  • Project valuation
  • Utility information
  • Flood hazard status
  • Grading and floodplain information
  • Residential plot plan (if applicable)
Building code
NC Building Codes (currently effective: 2018 North Carolina codes, with 2024 code effective date delayed)
Owner-builder
The city building permit form includes an owner statement for construction performed by a property owner who is not a NC licensed general contractor. The owner must state they will occupy the structure and that it is not intended for rent, lease, or sale. State law requires an owner-builder affidavit for exemption claims.
Contractor requirements
NC general contractor licensure is required by state law for projects costing $40,000 or more. Electrical contractors must be state licensed. Note: The city's posted building permit form contains older text stating $30,000 threshold; the state statute ($40,000) is the controlling source.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Payment note
Payment by cash, check, or credit or debit card. Public website text did not identify online permit payment for building permits.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Raeford Code Administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 910-875-5031 Ext. 302 (phone)
  • fadan@raefordnc.org; flocklear@raefordnc.org (email)
Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Public city pages do not publish a formal sequence. Based on standard NC practice, applicants should expect footing or foundation, slab or under-slab, framing, trade rough-ins, insulation, and final inspections applicable to the project.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Raeford Code Administration before applying.

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