Forms
PLEASE NOTE:
All links to COAST permits and forms are being updated within the COAST portal. For any forms needed, please reference the sections below.
Fee Schedules
Other
- Affidavit of Owners Building Exemption (PDF)
- Affidavit of Owners Trade Permit (PDF)
- Affidavit of Workers Comp Coverage (PDF)
- Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission (ABC) License (PDF)
- Appendix B (2018) For Commercial Buildings (PDF)
- Contractor Change (PDF)
- Design Professional Inspection (PDF)
- Electrical Prior Cut-On Application (PDF)
- Energy Efficiency Certificate
- Request for Natural Gas Service Release (PDF)
- Residential Pier and Dock Exemption (PDF)
- Residential-Rooftop-Solar-Photovoltaic-Inspection-Procedure-April-23-2019
- Resubmittal/Revision Application (PDF)
Body Art
- Body Art - Artist (PDF)
Optional form for Body Art Artist application (Tattoo & Body Piercing). - Body Art - New Establishment (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application of a New Body Art Establishment (Tattoo & Body Piercing). - Body Art Permit Guidance (PDF)
Guidance and steps to apply for a Body Art Permit.
Exemptions
- Exemption Form - Food or Lodging (PDF)
The supplemental form required to meet Exemption per North Carolina (NC) G.S. 130A-250. - Non-Profit Exemption Form (PDF)
The supplemental form required when requesting a Non-Profit Exemption per NC G.S. 130A-250.
Food Service
- (Concession Stands) Limited Food Service (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application for a Limited Food Establishment permit. - Catering (PDF)
Supplemental form required with the Application for Off-site Catering Approval. - Existing Food Service Establishment - New Owners (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application for an Existing Food Service Establishment requesting a transitional permit due to change of ownership. - Limited Food Establishment Permit Guidance (PDF)
Guidance and steps to apply for a Limited Food Establishment Permit. - Mobile Food Unit (PDF)
Supplemental form, Checklist and Commissary Agreement required with the Application for a Mobile Food Unit permit. - New Food Service Establishment (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application for plan review at a New Food Service Establishment. - Pushcart (PDF)
Supplemental form, Checklist and Commissary Agreement required with the Application for a Push Cart permit. - Remodeling Food Service Establishment (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application for the remodeling of a Food Service Establishment. - Temporary Food Establishment Checklist (PDF)
Checklist of Requirements for Setting up a Temporary Food Establishments. - Trash Agreement (PDF)
General Information
Institutions
- Child Care - Adult Day - School Building Application (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application of a new or remodeling of an Adult Day Facility, with the Application of a Child Care Center which is new, changing ownership or remodeling, and with the Application of a new or remodeling of a School Building. - Hospital, Nursing Home, or Assisted Living (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application of a new or a remodeling of a Hospital, Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility. - Summer Camp - Resident Camps - Primitive Camps (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application of a new or a remodeling of a Summer Camp.
Lodging & Residential Care
- Hotel, Lodging and Residential Care (PDF)
Supplemental form & Checklist required with the Application of a new or remodeling Lodging or Residential Care Establishment (Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfast Home/Inn). This form is also required for an existing Lodging Establishment with new owner.
2023 Public Swimming Pool Information
Pool Assignments
Public Swimming Pools
- New Commercial Pool Construction Application (PDF)
Information document for the application process of the construction of a New Commercial Swimming Pool. Do not use when applying for an Annual Public Swimming Pool Operation Permit. (Updated January 20, 2022) - New Commercial Pool Construction Review and Inspection (PDF)
Information document about the review, approval, and inspection process for the Construction of a New Commercial Swimming Pool. Do not use when applying for an Annual Public Swimming Pool Operation Permit. - Pool Drain Safety Compliance Form (VGB Sheet) (PDF)
Supplemental form required with the Application for construction of a New Commercial Swimming Pool or with annual renewal of a Public Swimming Pool Operation Permit. Each pool pump requires a separate form completed and submitted. (Updated December 2022) - Public Swimming Pool Data Sheet (PDF)
Supplemental form required with the Application for construction of a New Commercial Swimming Pool. Submitted as part of the NHC Commercial Building Pool Permit Application. (Updated January 20, 2022) - Public Swimming Pool Operation (PDF)
Optional form when applying for Annual Public Swimming Pool Operation Permit. (Updated January 20, 2022) - Public Swimming Pool Permit Guidance (PDF)
Guidance and steps to apply for Annual Public Swimming Pool Operation Permit. Do not use when applying for the construction of a New Commercial Swimming Pool permit.
Well & Septic Permits
- Documentation to Authorize an Owner’s Legal Representative (PDF)
- Engineered Option Permit Application (PDF)
- Homeowners Interview Form (PDF)
- AOWE Option Permit Common Form
- Septic & Well Permit Application (PDF)
Required for Septic System Improvement Permit, Construction Authorization Permit, Septic Repair Permit, Re-Use of Existing System, Monitoring of Soil Wetness, Well Permit, Well Abandonment Permit, and Water Samples. - Septic & Well Permit Checklist (PDF)
Required for Septic System Improvement Permit, Construction Authorization Permit, Septic Repair Permit, Re-Use of Existing System, Well Permit and Well Abandonment Permit. - Type V Re-Permitting Application (PDF)
- Well Variance Request Application (PDF)
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Fireworks & Pyrotechnics Display (PDF)
Checklist of required attachments for New Hanover County Fireworks & Pyrotechnics Display permit
Appeal (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to appeal any decision or interpretation made by a County official to determine if the decision or interpretation complies with the County’s development ordinances administered by the Department of Planning and Land Use.
CAMA Minor (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to a CAMA Minor Permit. Includes applications for CAMA exemptions.
Conditional Use District (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to amend the Official Zoning Map of New Hanover County to establish a conditional use zoning district.
Conditional Zoning District (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to amend the Official Zoning Map of New Hanover County to establish a conditional zoning district.
Conventional Subdivision & Checklist (PDF)
Supplemental form & checklist required with the application to a Preliminary Plan.
Final Plat (PDF)
Supplemental form & checklist required with the application to a Final Plat.
Future Land Use Plan Map (FLUM) Amendment (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to amend the official Land Use Plan Map for New Hanover County.
Group Home Special Exception (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to a special exception to the zoning standards for group homes to allow for reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act.
Homeowner Covenant Form (PDF)
Optional Supplemental form submitted with the application to a Final Plat.
Letter of Credit (For Bonding Purposes) (PDF)
Optional Supplemental form submitted with the application to a Final Plat.
Map Amendment (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to amend the Official Zoning Map of New Hanover County.
Minor Subdivision (PDF)
Supplemental form & checklist required with the application to a Minor subdivision.
Performance Residential Development & Checklist (PDF)
Supplemental form & checklist required with the application to a Preliminary Plan.
Special Use Permit - Standard (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to a special use permit.
Subdivision Appeal (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to appeal any decision or interpretation made by a County official to determine if the decision or interpretation complies with the County’s development ordinances administered by the Department of Planning and Land Use.
Text Amendment (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to amend certain development ordinances administered by the New Hanover County Department of Planning & Land Use.
Variance (PDF)
Supplemental form required for the application to seek hardship relief from the dimensional, numerical, and flood damage prevention standards from the development ordinances administered by the New Hanover County Department of Planning & Land Use.