Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Is there zoning in Craven County?
  2. Which permit application do I need to fill out?
  3. Where do I go to get a land development permit?
  4. Why do I need a building permit?
  5. What information do I need to receive a building permit (residential or commercial construction building permit)?
  6. How long does it take to process my permit once all of the necessary information has been submitted?
  7. How do I find out if my property is located within a flood zone?
  8. If my home is located within a flood zone, what is required to receive a permit?
  9. What information is necessary before I can be issued a mobile home permit?
  10. Why must I have prior sewer and/or septic approval prior to being issued a development permit?
  11. What are the required inspections on a mobile home?
  12. In reference to mobile home qualifications, what is meant by a Zone I, II or III classification?
  13. Why is the zone rating on my mobile home so important and is there anything I can do to make my mobile home meet the zone requirement for Craven County?
  14. Once I purchase my permit, what is the procedure for requesting an inspection?
  15. Once I receive my building permit, how long do I have until it expires?
  16. Do I need to be present at the site at the time of my inspection?
  17. How will I know if my inspection has passed or failed?
  18. If my final electrical inspection passes, how soon will I receive power at my job site?
  19. Whom should I call if I have questions concerning my permit or inspection status?
  20. Where can I access the North Carolina State Building Code?
View All
  1. What do I do if I want to install a new septic tank system?
  2. What do I do if I move or replace a mobile home or build a home on my property using an existing septic tank system? (no increase in number of bedrooms)
  3. What should I do if I want to build a garage on my property?
  4. What is the procedure for moving or replacing a mobile home in a mobile home park?
  5. What if I need to repair my existing septic tank system?
View All