Apply Click here for an update about DSD services Click here to access DSD services online The City of Asheville’s Development Services Department (DSD) helps citizens and developers submit the necessary applications to receive permits for residential projects. As of March 17, 2020, the Permit Application Center (PAC) is closed to the public due to Coronavirus protocols. DSD staff continue to work during the regular business hours of Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed on public holidays) to answer customers’ questions, receive and review permit applications and conduct inspections. Contact Permit Application Center staff at 828-259-5846 or pac@ashevillenc.gov with questions about residential permits. Customers should submit all residential permit applications online through the Development Portal using the “Residential Site and Building permit” application. The online application provides instructions for submitting a complete application. Permit applications and application packages should be complete before submitting to DSD. Incompleteness will add time to the review and approval process. A complete list of application forms and resources are listed below by project type: Build a New House Build an Addition to or Remodel a House Build a Detached Structure or Deck Repair or Install a New Home System Apply for a Homestay Permit Apply for a Home-Based Business Permit Before beginning an application, please check to confirm that your property is located in the City of Asheville’s permitting jurisdiction. Build a New House Required Forms Residential Permit Application (online) Residential Permit Application and Checklist (paper) (Solicitud de Permiso Residencial en Espanol) Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Sewer Service Application NC Lien Agent Designation Water Availability and Meter Application Supplemental Forms (may be applicable) Affordable Housing Fee Rebate program: Affordable Housing Fee Rebate Instructions and Verification form Affordable Housing Expedited Plan Review process Design Professional Acceptance Form Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Residential Plan Review Waiver Residential Driveway Modification Request Residential Floodplain Checklist Request to Cancel/Release Permit Site Sketch Plan Solar PV Submittal Requirements Guide Sustainable Residential Housing Fee Rebate Application (Solar PV, Energy Efficient) Stormwater Retention Device O&M Agreement and Exhibit Guidelines Permit Amendment/Project Close-Out Forms Permit Amendment Application Site Development Engineering (SDE) Permit Extension/Renewal Request Slope Stability Certification Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Application Temporary Utility Service Application Resources Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Guide to Residential Permits Guide to Single-Family Zoning Setbacks Guide to Trees in Steep Slope Areas Single-Family Residential Fee Schedule Supplement Recommended Tree Species List Build an Addition or Remodel a House Required Forms Residential Permit Application (online) Residential Permit Application and Checklist (paper) (Solicitud de Permiso Residencial en Espanol) Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Sewer Service Application NC Lien Agent Designation Water Availability and Meter Application Supplemental Forms Affordable Housing Fee Rebate program: Affordable Housing Fee Rebate Instructions and Verification form Affordable Housing Expedited Plan Review process Design Professional Acceptance Form Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Request to Cancel/Release Permit Residential Driveway Modification Request Residential Floodplain Checklist Residential Plan Review Waiver Site Sketch Plan Solar PV Submittal Requirements Guide New – Sustainable Residential Housing Fee Rebate Application (Solar PV, Energy Efficient) Permit Amendment/Project Close-Out Forms Permit Amendment Application Site Development Engineering (SDE) Permit Extension/Renewal Request Slope Stability Certification Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Application Temporary Utility Service Application Resources Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Guide to Residential Permits Guide to Single-Family Zoning Setbacks Guide to Trees in Steep Slope Areas Single-Family Residential Fee Schedule Recommended Tree Species List Build a Detached Structure or Deck Required Forms Residential Permit Application (online) Residential Permit Application and Checklist (paper) (Solicitud de Permiso Residencial en Espanol) Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Sewer Service Application NC Lien Agent Designation Water Availability and Meter Application Supplemental Forms Design Professional Acceptance Form Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Request to Cancel/Release Permit Residential Driveway Modification Request Residential Floodplain Checklist Site Sketch Plan Tree Removal Permit Resources Guide to Building a Deck Guide to Residential Permits Guide to Single-Family Zoning Setbacks Guide to Trees in Steep Slope Areas Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Single-Family Residential Fee Schedule Supplement Recommended Tree Species List Repair or Install a New Home System Trade Permit Application through Citizen Access website (requires account login) Re-roof Permit Application through Citizen Access website (requires account login) Solar PV System Submittal Requirements Guide Apply for a Homestay Permit New Homestay Permit Application Existing Homestay Permit Renewal Application Apply for a Home-Based Business Permit Home Occupation Permit Application Updated 10/21/2020 Related Services Learn about large-scale development Keep up to date on current projects and applications. Register a commercial development neighborhood meeting notice Register a notice for a commercial development neighborhood meeting. Schedule a mandatory Technical Review Committee pre-application meeting Schedule your required pre-application meeting for Level II, Level III, Conditional Zoning and Major Subdivision reviews. Schedule an optional early assistance meeting Receive expert technical advice from staff during the preliminary phase of a project, for prospective business owners, developers, and designers Apply for a commercial site development permit 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. Build an addition or remodel 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 detached structure or deck Guide and forms to build a deck, shed, solar array, retaining wall, swimming pool, or other accessory structure on a residential property Build a new 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 to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction. More Related Services Apply News City of Asheville releases draft Noise Ordinance revisions, launches survey Posted on November 18, 2020November 30, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Update: The survey deadline has been extended to Dec. 11. 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Register a commercial development neighborhood meeting notice Register a notice for a commercial development neighborhood meeting.
Schedule a mandatory Technical Review Committee pre-application meeting Schedule your required pre-application meeting for Level II, Level III, Conditional Zoning and Major Subdivision reviews.
Schedule an optional early assistance meeting Receive expert technical advice from staff during the preliminary phase of a project, for prospective business owners, developers, and designers
Apply for a commercial site development permit Submit development plans for Level I, Level II, Level III, Major Subdivision, Conditional Zoning, or Conditional Use projects.
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Apply for a trade permit Apply for residential and commercial electrical, gas piping, plumbing, mechanical, re-roof, or multi-trade permits.
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Check whether your address is within city limits Search to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction.
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