Contact DSD Last updated or reviewed on March 13, 2026 DSD Contact Information Development Services Department (DSD) is here to help by phone or email Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. We are closed on public holidays. View our DSD Staff Contact Information View our Inspector Contact Information Permit Application Center (Main Line): 828-259-5846 PAC@AshevilleNC.gov Building Code Hotline: 828-259-5967 BuildingSafety@AshevilleNC.gov Other Development Staff Planning & Zoning Hotline: 828-259-5450 POD@AshevilleNC.gov Stormwater/Grading/Flood Hotline: 828-259-5670 Stormwater@AshevilleNC.gov View our Planning & Urban Development (PUD) Department Staff Contact Information View Other Development Staff Contact Information (for non-DSD staff) How to Schedule an Inspection You may schedule an inspection online at the Citizen Access site. You will need to log in. Inspections can be scheduled by phone before 4:30 p.m. by calling (828) 259-5946. View our Guides: How to Schedule Inspections Online Guide to Residential Inspections