Planning and Inspections

(919) 496-2909
215 E. Nash St.
Louisburg, NC 27549

Planning and Inspections

Residential

(Effective 07/01/2011)

Fees to cover building, electrical, mechanical & plumbing inspections.

Zoning fees are collected separately from building permit fees, and require separate payment.

New SFD's & Modulars

Up to 1,200 sq. ft. $495.00
1,201 - 2,000 sq. ft. $610.00
Over 2,000 sq. ft.

34¢ per sq. ft.

Additions & Renovations

Up to 600 sq. ft. $250.00
601 - 900 sq. ft. $315.00
901 - 1,200 sq. ft. $470.00
1,201 sq. ft. & over $500.00


Multi-Family SFD's

For each unit $500.00


Mobile Homes

Singlewide $275.00
Doublewide $385.00
Triplewide $440.00

Residential Accessory Buildings

storage bldg, garage, etc. $60.00

Commercial 

Fees to cover building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, & energy inspections. The fees are based on cost of construction per trade (new construction, additions, or total project).

Cost of Construction Formula
0-700 $ 75.00
701-1,500 Cost -700 X 0.044 + 75.00
1,501-2,500 Cost -1500 X 0.0165 +106.70
2,501-25,500 Cost -2500 X 0.0165 +150.70
25,501-50,000 Cost -25500 X 0.0165 + 530.20
50,001-100,000 Cost -50000 X 0.011 + 933.90
100,001-200,000 Cost -100000 X 0.0055 + 1483.90
200,001-350,000 Cost -200000 X 0.0055 + 2033.90
350,001-500,000 Cost -350000 X 0.0055 + 2858.90
500,001-750,000 Cost -500000 X 0.0055 + 3683.90
750,001-1,000,000 Cost -750000 X 0.0055 + 5058.90
Over-1,000,000 Cost -1000000 X 0.0055 + 6433.90

Other Inspection Fees

  Residential  Commercial
Change of electric service (includes new service for      tobacco barns, bulk barns, etc) electrical wiring & signs $60.00 $75.00
Installation of mechanical systems (heat, a/c, refridgeration systems, boilers, etc) $60.00 $75.00
Installation of plumbing $60.00 $75.00
Structural changes, signs, decks, porches, etc. $60.00 $75.00
Demolition $60.00 $75.00
Swimming Pool $60.00 $75.00

Re-inspection Fees

First Inspection   Free
Second $55.00
Third $85.00
Fourth & Over $110.00

Plan Review Fees

Accessory Plan Review  $25.00
Residential Plan Review  $50.00
Commercial Plan Review       $100.00 per trade

Conditional Power Fee

Commerical and Residential* $75.00

*Note:  Fees must be paid before inspection can be scheduled.

Penalty

Original permit fee x 2 + zoning + plan review fee = cost for building without a permit.