What we do The Development Services Department (DSD) promotes safety, livability and positive economic growth to build a better and safer Asheville. DSD processes permits, performs inspections, maintains records and helps customers navigate the development process. Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). ConnectDevelopment Services Department161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.DirectorBen Woody, AICPPhone828-259-5846 Related Services Schedule a mandatory Technical Review Committee pre-application meeting A pre-application meeting is required for Level II, Level III, Conditional Zoning and Major Subdivision reviews. Go to develop.pre-app.ashevillenc.gov to schedule your meeting. Schedule an optional early assistance meeting Prospective business owners, developers, and designers can receive expert technical advice from staff during the preliminary phase of a project. Apply for a commercial site development permit Go to develop.plans.ashevillenc.gov to submit development plans for Level I, Level II, Level III, Major Subdivision, Conditional Zoning, or Conditional Use projects. Apply for a homestay permit Apply for a new homestay permit or apply to renew your existing permit. Remodel or build an addition to a house Forms and guides to remodel or build an addition to a residential property Apply for a trade permit Apply for residential and commercial electrical, gas piping, plumbing, mechanical, re-roof, or multi-trade permits. Build a deck or other accessory structure Guide and forms to build a deck, shed, solar array, retaining wall, swimming pool, or other accessory structure on a residential property Build a house, duplex, townhome, or modular home Links to all of the forms you may need to build a new house Look up information about a permit Use online tools to look up information about permits Check whether your address is within city limits Search your address on SimpliCity.AshevilleNC.gov to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction. Find what permits and licenses you need for your business Use Asheville's Open for Business wizard to find out what permits and licenses you will need and an estimate of permit fees. Find location and zoning information Visit asheville.zoningcheck.com to look up the zoning information for your project. More Related Services Development Services News City of Asheville maintains flood insurance discounts for property owners Posted on May 28, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville residents who live or own property in flood zones have access to a federally subsidized flood insurance program through the City’s participation in a FEMA Community Rating System. The Community Rating System (CRS) program, a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), provides discounts off of flood insurance premiums to communities [...] Save the date: Noise Ordinance Forum coming up Posted on May 6, 2019May 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel At a glance The City of Asheville Noise Ordinance Revision Project Team invites everyone to attend a Residents Noise Ordinance Forum May 16 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. There will be two sessions — one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 5:30 p.m. Spanish language translation and child care for ages [...] City Council recognizes Asheville’s Chief Building Official Mark Matheny as part of Building Safety Month proclamation Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Building structural integrity — these are unswerving tenants required for the safety of Asheville residents. You could call Asheville’s Chief Building Official Mark Matheny “the enforcer” on that count. He might also be termed a superhero. Matheny was recognized and made some remarks on the topic before Asheville City Council, as Council proclaimed May Building Safety Month [...] More Development Services News
Schedule a mandatory Technical Review Committee pre-application meeting A pre-application meeting is required for Level II, Level III, Conditional Zoning and Major Subdivision reviews. Go to develop.pre-app.ashevillenc.gov to schedule your meeting.
Schedule an optional early assistance meeting Prospective business owners, developers, and designers can receive expert technical advice from staff during the preliminary phase of a project.
Apply for a commercial site development permit Go to develop.plans.ashevillenc.gov to submit development plans for Level I, Level II, Level III, Major Subdivision, Conditional Zoning, or Conditional Use projects.
Remodel or build an addition to a house Forms and guides to remodel or build an addition to a residential property
Apply for a trade permit Apply for residential and commercial electrical, gas piping, plumbing, mechanical, re-roof, or multi-trade permits.
Build a deck or other accessory structure Guide and forms to build a deck, shed, solar array, retaining wall, swimming pool, or other accessory structure on a residential property
Build a house, duplex, townhome, or modular home Links to all of the forms you may need to build a new house
Check whether your address is within city limits Search your address on SimpliCity.AshevilleNC.gov to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction.
Find what permits and licenses you need for your business Use Asheville's Open for Business wizard to find out what permits and licenses you will need and an estimate of permit fees.
Find location and zoning information Visit asheville.zoningcheck.com to look up the zoning information for your project.
City of Asheville maintains flood insurance discounts for property owners Posted on May 28, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville residents who live or own property in flood zones have access to a federally subsidized flood insurance program through the City’s participation in a FEMA Community Rating System. The Community Rating System (CRS) program, a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), provides discounts off of flood insurance premiums to communities [...]
Save the date: Noise Ordinance Forum coming up Posted on May 6, 2019May 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel At a glance The City of Asheville Noise Ordinance Revision Project Team invites everyone to attend a Residents Noise Ordinance Forum May 16 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. There will be two sessions — one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 5:30 p.m. Spanish language translation and child care for ages [...]
City Council recognizes Asheville’s Chief Building Official Mark Matheny as part of Building Safety Month proclamation Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Building structural integrity — these are unswerving tenants required for the safety of Asheville residents. You could call Asheville’s Chief Building Official Mark Matheny “the enforcer” on that count. He might also be termed a superhero. Matheny was recognized and made some remarks on the topic before Asheville City Council, as Council proclaimed May Building Safety Month [...]