Permit Applications & Related Forms

Complete permit applications are required for all permits. The applications may be emailed, or faxed as well as mailed or applied for in person. We accept credit cards and checks.

View a list of permit applications, fee schedule and related forms below:

Payment Options

Credit card payments can be made by phone at 252-939-4021 or by providing your account information through the Credit Card Information/Authorization Form. This option will allow the Inspections Department to retain information for future payments and may be an appropriate option for regular customers.

Permits

Building Permit Applications & Related Forms

  1. Grading Permit Fillable Application
  2. Building Permit Fillable Application
  3. Electric Permit Fillable Application
  4. Plumbing Permit Fillable Application
  1. Insulation Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Mechanical Permit Fillable Application (PDF)
  3. Gas Piping Permit Application

Miscellaneous Permit Applications & Related Forms

  1. Demolition Permit Application
  2. Modular Permit Application 2010 (PDF)
  3. Credit Card Authorization
  4. Temporary Sign Permit Application 2010 (PDF)
  1. Sign Permit Application
  2. Address request
  3. Lien Agent Page Sample

Zoning & Plan Review

  1. Zoning Permit Application
  2. Site Plan Checklist (PDF)
  1. Commercial Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
  2. Plan Review / Submittal Form (PDF)

Inspections

Existing Contractor File User

If you have an existing contractor file (since 2014) with the Permits and Inspections Department, you may use this link for fillable online forms including: Heating and Air change-outs, Electric changeouts/upgrades, and Plumbing permits. 

Fire Inspections and Permits

The City’s fire inspections and permits are handled by the Kinston Fire Department. Visit their page here to schedule a fire code inspection and view related permits.


Additional Resources


Please call the Inspections office at 252-939-4021 for any permit questions or to determine if a permit is needed.

Please note: This page does not include all types of permit applications that may be required. If you need additional information please call the Permits & Inspection Office at 252-939-4021.