How to Apply for a Building Permit

Submit the following items

• Completed Application Form
  • Residential Permit Application
  • Commercial Permit Application
•  Completed site plan
•  2 sets of construction drawings for residential projects and 3 sets of construction drawings for commerical projects
•  Copy of septic permit
•  Copy of well permit or receipt from Public Utilities showing the water tap is paid
•  Lien agent form from www.liensnc.com

Permit Applications and Plan Submittal

Applications for permits and plans will be accepted as follows:

• By email to inspections@johnstonnc.gov (if the plans are legible at 11x17)
• Dropped off at the Building Inspections office in the Land Use Center, 309 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC

Payment Methods

• Credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). 
• Check made to Johnston County Inspections
• Cash
  
  

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