Apply The City of Asheville’s Development Services Department (DSD) helps citizens and developers submit the necessary applications to receive permits for residential projects. Click here for commercial permit applications. DSD accepts applications for residential permits either online or in-person at 161 S. Charlotte St. Use the forms below to access related forms and resources to: 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 DSD’s Permit Application Center (PAC) is located at 161 South Charlotte Street and open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed on public holidays). Customers can also contact PAC@ashevillenc.gov or 828-259-5846 with questions about residential permits. Note that permit applications and application packages must be complete before submitting to DSD. Incompleteness will add time to the review and approval process. Plans and documents sized larger than 11″ x 17″ should be submitted in digital .PDF format through the Development Portal or on a thumb drive. 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) Design Professional Acceptance Form Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Residential Plan Review Waiver Residential Driveway Modification Request Request to Cancel/Release Permit Site Sketch Plan Solar PV Submittal Requirements Guide Stormwater Retention Device O&M Agreement and Exhibit Guidelines Sustainable Residential Housing Fee Rebate Form Permit Amendment/Project Close-Out Forms Permit Amendment Application Site Development Engineering (SDE) Permit Extension/Renewal Request 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 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 Design Professional Acceptance Form Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Request to Cancel/Release Permit Residential Driveway Modification Request Residential Plan Review Waiver Site Sketch Plan Solar PV Submittal Requirements Guide Sustainable Residential Housing Fee Rebate Form Permit Amendment/Project Close-Out Forms Permit Amendment Application Site Development Engineering (SDE) Permit Extension/Renewal Request 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 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 Resources Commission (HRC) Applications Mulch Maintenance Responsibility Agreement Owner’s Affidavit Owner Exemption Affidavit Request to Cancel/Release Permit Residential Driveway Modification Request Residential Plan Review Waiver Site Sketch Plan 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 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