Inspections & Permits
The Inspections and Permits Department monitors building construction, enforces building codes and local ordinances, and provides administrative support for related activities within Cary and its extra-territorial jurisdiction.
The department processes permit applications, collects associated fees, reviews construction plans, schedules inspections, tracks permit and inspection data, handles street naming and addressing, inspects for code compliance, and enforces minimum housing regulations.
The department processes permit applications, collects associated fees, reviews construction plans, schedules inspections, tracks permit and inspection data, handles street naming and addressing, inspects for code compliance, and enforces minimum housing regulations.
- NEW! Online permitting has arrived! Learn more.
- UPDATED! New permit application forms take effect September 1, 2010.
Schedule an inspection using Building Permits Online.
Information for Homeowners
Tips for Home Construction Projects
Information for Contractors
Lunch & Learn – Inspectors hold lunches periodically with contractors to discuss building code issues.
- Mechanical contractors – Call (919) 469-4334 or e-mail charles.ruffin@townofcary.org
- Plumbing contractors – Call (919) 469-4341 or e-mail phil.rice@townofcary.org
Contact
Russ Overton, P.E., Director
316 N. Academy St.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-4043
(919) 462-3840 (fax)
russ.overton@townofcary.org
