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ATTENTION
Effective July 1st, 2024, there will be an increase in Residential and Commercial Fees. These will apply to all fees paid for after the above mentioned date. If you have questions, you may ask to speak to the Chief Inspector, and he will be glad to answer any questions or provide any insight into the fees that you may have.
If you are constructing a new dwelling, please be sure that you have obtained a zoning permit prior to obtaining a building permit. Once your zoning permit has been obtained, the next step will be to contact Environmental Health (if on a septic system) to get the appropriate paperwork needed for the project.
Inspections are to be scheduled through our online portal (OpenGov). The link for the portal system is posted on Wilson County’s website under Development Services. OpenGov allows contractors/homeowners to submit electronic permits, send direct comments to the Inspections Staff, pay fees, and monitor the status of your permit.
Questions about your inspections can be directed to the inspector who completed the inspection. Inspectors now have office hours. The inspectors’ office hours are 8:00 am – 8:30 am and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Inspector Office Cell
Jason Wood 252-399-2968 252-299-3159
Juan Delgado 252-265-5563 252-205-4615
Fire Inspections
• Wilson County Fire Inspection Checklist- this is a generic list of items that may be applicable during your fire inspection
Inspections
- Email: inspections@wilsoncountync.gov
- Office: 252-399-2965, option 2
- Fax: 252-265-5368
Permits are issued between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be paid for using cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.
Schedule an Inspection:
Inspections are to be scheduled through our online portal (OpenGov)
When am I required to get a permit?
- For new construction,
- For additions or remodel,
- Structural repairs,
- Detached accessory building, garage, carport, or storage building that exceeds 12 feet in any dimension or exceeds 1 story,
- Re-roofing ONLY if structural framing changes are needed,
- Swimming pools: above ground and in ground,
- HVAC replacements,
- Electrical service upgrades, repairs, and/or additional wiring,
- Connecting to City or County water or sewer, and
- Demolition.
Fences do not typically require building permits; however, they DO require zoning permits.
If in doubt, please do not hesitate to call us at 252-399-2965 & press option 2 or email us at inspections@wilsoncountync.gov
The Wilson County Inspections Division is responsible for:
- Receiving applications and supporting data for permits
- Issuing or denying permits
- Making all necessary inspections to ensure code compliance
- Issuing or denying certificates of compliance and occupancy
It is our duty to maintain adequate records of permits issued, inspections made, corrections ordered, and certificates issued.