Permitting and Inspections

The Planning and Development Department issues permits for new residential and commercial construction as well as repairs, remodels, additions, and other land development activities. 

Construction projects are reviewed for Zoning, Stormwater, Flood and NC Building Code compliance. Depending on the location of the project, permits may also be required to ensure compliance with other state and federal regulations, including the North Carolina Coastal Management Act (CAMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Planning Staff can assist in the application process and providing information on the requirements applicable to specific projects. 

You can submit your paperwork in person or via E-Mail. Registered contractors also have the ability to submit their permits via our on-line system.

For Permitting Questions and/or to submit your forms via E-Mail contact: planning@nagsheadnc.gov

ON-LINE SERVICES - Permits and Inspections Portal

The Public can search for active/closed out permits applied for since January 2019 by visiting our Permits and Inspections Portal. 

Contractors may apply for a (paid) Trade Permit and certain types of Building Permits by visiting our Permits and Inspections Portal.*

*Contractors must have an assigned Contractor ID from the Planning Department to apply for a permit.

For Building Permits: Please contact our office to discuss your project prior to applying on-line.

 For Trade Permits: if you are unsure if it is a stand alone (paid) permit or a free affidavit please contact our office.

Permitting and Inspections Staff Responsibilities

Name Title Area of Responsibility
Steve Szymanski

Chief Building Inspector
Building code plan review, floodplain plan review, scheduling and performing building code and flood related inspections.
Chase Hundley Building Inspector I Building code plan review and performing building inspections
Kim Thompson
 Permit Specialist
 Front Desk, permit intake and issuance
Lily Campos Nieberding Permitting Coordinator Permitting questions, permit routing, tracking and reporting.