City of Raleigh Residential Permit Application (Revision 08-20-2025) Instructions

Enter the total square footage of the area being renovated for this project.

Enter the total square footage of any new construction being added as part of this project.

Enter the full name or business name of the contractor responsible for the building work on this permit.

Enter the contractor's primary email address for correspondence about this project.

Enter the contractor's business or mailing address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Enter the contractor's North Carolina license number as issued by the state licensing authority.

Enter the contractor's primary phone number (include area code) for contact regarding the permit.

Enter the full name or company name of the Site/Zoning/Other contractor responsible for this project.

Enter the primary email address for the Site/Zoning/Other contractor for permit correspondence.

Enter the mailing or business address (street, city, state, ZIP) for the Site/Zoning/Other contractor.

Enter the contractor’s North Carolina license number as issued by the state licensing authority.

Enter the primary phone number (include area code) for the Site/Zoning/Other contractor.

Enter the total construction cost for the project as a numeric amount.

Enter the total electrical cost for the project as a numeric amount.

Enter the full legal name of the electrical contractor or contracting company responsible for the project.

Enter the primary email address for the electrical contractor or company for permit correspondence and notifications.

Enter the contractor's full mailing address including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Enter the North Carolina electrical contractor license number assigned to this contractor or company.

Enter the contractor's primary telephone number (include area code) for contact regarding the permit.

Check this box if the project's electrical service will be over 600 volts.

Check this box if the project's electrical service will be 600 volts or less.

Check this box if the project uses low-voltage service (for example communications, security, or other low-voltage systems).

Check this box if the electrical service is a conditional service that requires special terms or restrictions.

Check this box when the requested stub size for the water service is 3/4 inch.

Check this box when the requested stub size for the water service is 1 inch.

Check this box when the requested stub size for the water service is not one of the listed sizes and you will specify the other size.

Enter the size of the water stub for the first (water) row as a short text value (for example: 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 4 inches, or Other).

Check this box when the stub being requested or installed is a water service (select the Water type). Fill only if 'First Stub Row - Water Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the water stub is located within the public right-of-way. Fill only if 'First Stub Row - Water Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the water stub is not located within the public right-of-way. Fill only if 'First Stub Row - Water Size' is 'Yes'.

Full name of the primary project contact who will serve as the main point of contact for this permit application.

Date the application is being submitted.

Email address of the project contact where notifications and correspondence about the application will be sent.

Phone number for the project contact, including area code, for direct contact about the application.

Full legal name of the property owner for the project site.

Email address for the property owner to receive correspondence about the project.

Phone number for the property owner, including area code, for direct contact regarding the property or project.

Check this box if the property's heating system is electric (e.g., electric resistance or electric heat pump).

Check this box if the property's heating system uses gas (natural gas or propane).

Check this box if the property's heating is a hot water (boiler) system.

Check this box if the property's heating system is oil-fired.

Check this box if the heating type is not listed and write the specific type on the provided 'Other' line.

If the 'Other' option is chosen for Type of Heating, enter the specific heating system or fuel type here (for example: 'heat pump', 'geothermal', 'wood pellet').

Total cooling capacity of the air conditioning system in tons.

Check this box if the mechanical work includes installation, replacement, or servicing of appliances (e.g., water heaters, furnaces, etc.).

Check this box if the mechanical work includes ductwork installation, modification, or repair.

Check this box if the mechanical work includes VIMS systems or radon mitigation measures.

Check this box if the mechanical work includes fuel piping installation, alteration, or repair.

Check this box if the work is conditional service or limited/service-only work as defined for this project.

Check this box if the mechanical work includes a type of work not listed above and specify that work in the adjacent blank field.

Enter a short description of any other mechanical work not listed in the checkboxes (use this field to specify the 'Other' scope of work).

Enter the full name or business name of the mechanical contractor responsible for the work.

Provide the contractor's North Carolina license number issued for mechanical work.

Enter the primary email address for the mechanical contractor or contracting business.

Provide the contractor's primary phone number, including area code, for contact regarding the job.

Enter the contractor's full mailing or business address (street, city, state, and ZIP).

Enter the full name or business name of the 'Other' contractor responsible for this work.

Enter the contractor's email address for correspondence and contact.

Enter the contractor's mailing or street address (street, city, state, ZIP) for contact or billing.

Enter the contractor's North Carolina license number as shown on their licensing documents, if applicable.

Enter the contractor's primary phone number for direct contact.

Enter a brief description of the 'Other' plumbing work being performed (for example: fuel piping, VIMS/Radon, or any other nonstandard plumbing task).

Check this box if the replacement equipment is the same type as the existing equipment (e.g., both are the same kind of A/C unit or water heater).

Check this box if the replacement equipment is not the same type as the existing equipment.

Check this box if the replacement equipment is the same size or smaller than the existing equipment.

Check this box if the replacement equipment is larger than the existing equipment.

Check this box if the replacement equipment will be installed in the same physical location as the existing equipment.

Check this box if the replacement equipment will be installed in a different location than the existing equipment.

Enter the full name of the plumbing contractor (company or individual) responsible for the plumbing work.

Enter the contractor's email address to be used for correspondence about the plumbing work.

Enter the contractor's business or mailing address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Enter the contractor's North Carolina license or registration number exactly as issued (include any letters or prefixes).

Enter the contractor's primary phone number for contact, including area code.

Enter the full name of the plumbing contractor or company responsible for the plumbing utility work.

Enter the plumbing contractor's contact email address.

Enter the plumbing contractor's mailing or business address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Enter the contractor's North Carolina license number for plumbing or utility work.

Enter the plumbing contractor's primary phone number, including area code, for contact regarding the project.

Enter the full street address of the project site (number, street name, unit/suite if applicable, city and ZIP) as it should appear on the permit.

Check this box when the primary work is constructing or installing an accessory structure that is under 12 feet in any dimension (for example, a small shed).

Check this box when the primary work involves a change in the use or occupancy classification of the building or space.

Check this box when the primary work is a changeout—replacement of existing equipment or components (for example replacing a system or fixture).

Check this box when you are applying for a permit that covers only a single trade (for example only electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work).

Check this box when the primary work involves construction, alteration, or repair of retaining walls.

Check this box when the primary work involves water or sewer service work such as new service, connections, or repairs.

Check this box when the primary work type is not listed among the options; then describe the work in the provided blank.

If you selected 'Other' for the primary type of work, briefly enter the specific work type or trade that best describes the project. Fill only if 'Accessory Structure less than 12 ft. in any dimension' equals 'Other'.

Provide a clear, detailed description of the proposed work, including scope, materials, dimensions, and any relevant project details that reviewers need to understand the permit request.

Enter the size of the irrigation stub for the second stub row (e.g., 1, 3/4) as it appears on the utility stub size line.

Check this box when the stub being described is an irrigation stub (i.e., the stub type is irrigation).

Check this box when the size of this irrigation stub is 3/4 inch. Fill only if 'Second Stub Row — Irrigation Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the size of this irrigation stub is 1 inch. Fill only if 'Second Stub Row — Irrigation Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the size of this irrigation stub is not listed and you will provide the other size in the adjacent field. Fill only if 'Second Stub Row — Irrigation Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if this irrigation stub is located in the right-of-way. Fill only if 'Second Stub Row — Irrigation Size' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if this irrigation stub is not located in the right-of-way. Fill only if 'Second Stub Row — Irrigation Size' is 'Yes'.

Enter the applicant's full name as it should appear on the application.

Enter the applicant's email address for official contact regarding this application.

Enter the applicant's daytime phone number including area code for contact about the application.

Enter the date when the applicant signed this application.

Check this box if the project's impervious surface area will change from existing conditions (any increase or decrease in impervious surface).

Check this box if the project's impervious surface area will remain the same as the existing conditions (no change in impervious surface).

Check this box if the project qualifies as a frequent transit development option per the applicable local criteria (i.e., located and designed to meet frequent transit standards).

Check this box if the project does not qualify as a frequent transit development option.

Provide the existing impervious surface area for the site. Fill only if 'Will impervious surface change? Yes' is 'Yes'.

Enter the applicable overlay district code or name that applies to the property.

Check this box if the project requires a new water service connection (for example, a new meter or a new connection to the water system).

Check this box if the project does not require a new water service connection.

Provide the total area of the site that will be disturbed by construction or grading.

Provide the proposed total impervious surface area after the project. Fill only if 'Will impervious surface change? Yes' is 'Yes'.

Enter the sewer stub size or diameter for the third stub row (e.g., a numeric value or text such as "1" or "1 inch") that describes the proposed sewer stub size.

Check this box when the third stub you are requesting is a sewer service (select 'Sewer' as the service type). Fill only if 'Third Stub Row - Sewer: Size (Other)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the proposed size of the third sewer stub is 4 inches. Fill only if 'Third Stub Row - Sewer: Size (Other)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the proposed size of the third sewer stub is not listed and you will specify a different size in the 'Other' field. Fill only if 'Third Stub Row - Sewer: Size (Other)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the third sewer stub is located in the public right-of-way. Fill only if 'Third Stub Row - Sewer: Size (Other)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the third sewer stub is not located in the public right-of-way. Fill only if 'Third Stub Row - Sewer: Size (Other)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the tap for this permit will be installed by the city (i.e., the city is responsible for installing the tap).

Check this box if the tap for this permit will NOT be installed by the city (i.e., the contractor or property owner will handle the tap installation).

Enter the full name of the person to contact regarding the meter/tap.

Enter the contact's email address for meter/tap notifications and correspondence.

Enter the contact's phone number for questions or scheduling related to the meter/tap.

Enter the street address (including city, state, and ZIP as needed) where the meter/tap service will be located.

Enter any additional details for the Individual meter (for example meter count, identifier, model, or brief note) to clarify the selected meter type.

Check this box when the permit request is for an individual (single) meter.

Check this box when the individual meter being requested or installed is 5/8 inch.

Check this box when the individual meter being requested or installed is 1 inch.

Check this box when the individual meter size is not listed and enter the specific size in the adjacent 'Other' field.

Enter any additional details for the Irrigation meter (for example meter count, identifier, model, or brief note) to clarify the selected meter type.

Check this box when the permit request is for an irrigation meter.

Check this box when the irrigation meter being requested or installed is 5/8 inch.

Check this box when the irrigation meter being requested or installed is 1 inch.

Check this box when the irrigation meter size is not listed and enter the specific size in the adjacent 'Other' field.

Check this box when the service requested for the parcel is water.

Check this box when the service requested for the parcel is sewer.

Check this box when the service requested for the parcel is irrigation.

Check this box when the parcel will have split service (a combination or split configuration of services).

Check this box when the meter type is not listed (Other) and specify the meter type in the adjacent blank.

Provide the specific meter type or brief description when 'Other' is selected (for example custom type, special service, or identifying information).

Check this box when the meter of the 'Other' meter type is 5/8 inch.

Check this box when the meter of the 'Other' meter type is 1 inch.

Check this box when the meter size for the 'Other' meter type is not listed and enter the specific size in the adjacent 'Other' field.

Enter the full name of the contractor responsible for the utility stub work.

Enter the contractor's North Carolina license number exactly as it appears on their license.

Enter the contractor's email address for correspondence about the stub permit.

Enter the contractor's phone number, including area code, for contact regarding the stub.

Enter the contractor's mailing or business address associated with this utility stub application.