Steps for Obtaining City of Asheville Building Permits

Do you have plans to build your dream home or tackle that renovation project you've had on your to-do list? Luckily, obtaining City of Asheville building permits isn't too tricky in the long run. It simply requires planning out your construction, knowing the type of permit you need, and saving up for the fees, contractor, and any supplies you may need.

Asheville, NC is home to some of the most beautiful properties in the nation, which can make construction plans feel competitive when you're trying to keep up with the latest trends. Determining who the best local contractors are and figuring out a budget is time-consuming enough, which makes the application process for your building permit feel like a last-minute chore. Luckily, DoNotPay can take the hassle out of the paperwork you'll need for all of your building projects and save you the stress of figuring out which application you need to fill out.

How Do I Know if I Need a Building Permit in Asheville

Uncertain about whether or not you need to apply for City of Asheville building permits? We understand. It can be a little tricky figuring out if you need a permit and also which permit you'll actually need to fill out. Building permit types depend on whether you're working on residential or commercial property, as well as if you're working on load-bearing structures and detached structures.

Reasons you'll need to apply for an Asheville building permit include but are not limited to:

• Building a new house
• Building an addition or remodeling a home (over $15,000 in work)
• Building detached structures or a deck/gable
• Repairing and installing a home system (plumbing, gas lines, electrical, heating, and air)

How to Get a Building Permit in Asheville

When applying for a building permit in Asheville, you can choose to do so in person at 161 South Charlotte Street, Monday through Friday to assist from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or you can do so online through the city's Developmental Portal. If you choose to apply for a building permit online, you'll need to answer some questions and provide documentation for the project.

Standard checklist questions/documentation needed may include:

1. Is the application a new application or a resubmittal application with corrections made
2. Copy of building, zoning, and grading plans (drawn to scale)
3. Floor plan, framing plan
4. Address and parcel ID
5. Estimated costs of work
6. Purpose of property (rental, owner, flip/sale)

Fees Associated With Asheville Building Permits

Asheville, NC follows North Carolina codes strictly, which helps with code enforcement and how the city prices their permits. Fees are based on the square footage of each project, reviewing applications, inspections, whether or not the property is located on historical ground, and the type of permit. Additionally, if the project requires the installation or repairs of utilities such as gas, water, and electrical work, you'll likely see an extra fee when it comes time to review and approve your permit application.

That sounds like a lot, right? It can easily be confusing and costly if you accidentally fill out the wrong application and you may not have time to visit in person to get assistance. No worries. DoNotPay has your back when it comes to the intricate process of applying for building permits. Want to save time and avoid confusion? Learn how to apply with DNP services.

Getting Assistance When Applying for Asheville Building Permits With DoNotPay

If you want to apply for an Asheville building permit but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered. Create your own cancellation letter in 6 easy steps:

1. Go to the Planning Permissions product on DoNotPay.

    

2. Choose one of the following options:

• Check whether your project needs a building permit or if it's exempt
• Generate a permission request letter to send to your HOA
• Generate a guide on how to complete the building permit application

3. Choose the focus of your project (new ADU, pool, shed, fence, etc.) and answer a few questions about your plans, including the size of the structure and estimated cost.

    

4. Indicate whether you're hiring a contractor and include the estimated start date and timeline for the project.

    

5. Indicate whether any public sidewalk/street space will be used during construction.

    

6. And that's it! DoNotPay will help guide you through the building permit process by checking if your project needs a building permit, contacting any HOAs you're a part of to request building permission, or generating detailed instructions on how to start and complete your building permit application process.

    

Why Use DoNotPay to Obtain City of Asheville Building Permits

There are a lot of reasons why you should choose DoNotPay:

Obtain Building Permits in Other Areas

Do you live in a different area or have plans to move to another city? DoNotPay can assist you with applying and obtaining building permits in a variety of areas all across the nation. To help, we've listed a few building permit guides below:

• Palm Beach County
• Sarasota County
• Los Angeles
• Chicago