Permits

Do I Need a Permit?

View a Permit Chart (PDF) that provides general guidance on what permits are required for each project.

Apply for a Permit

Go to the Application Assistant page on the Customer Online Application & Services Tool (COAST).

Permit Cost

Check Your Permit Status

Visit the My Permits Page in COAST.

Pay Invoice

Visit the My Invoices Page in COAST.

Contact Us

  1. Building Safety

    Email Building Safety

    Physical Address
    230 Government Center Drive
    Suite 170
    Wilmington, NC 28403

    Phone: 910-798-7308

  1. Where can I view a demonstration of the New Single-Family Residential Building Permit?
  2. How do I find information for a Lien Agent and how to apply?
  3. Do I need a permit?
  4. Can I speak to the plan reviewer about their comments?
  5. Has the power release been sent? Duke / Piedmont says they don’t have it.
  6. Why is there a hold on my permit?
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