A-to-Z Services Directory
Items beginning with the letter A
- 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.
- Apply for a trade permit
Apply for residential and commercial electrical, gas piping, plumbing, mechanical, re-roof, or multi-trade permits.
Items beginning with the letter B
- 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
- Build an addition or remodel a house
Forms and guides to remodel or build an addition to a residential property
Items beginning with the letter C
- Catch a domestic nuisance animal
Learn how to borrow a trap from the City to catch a domestic nuisance animal.
- Check whether your address is within city limits
Search to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction.
- Contact animal control
Contact information for animals in and out of the city limits.
Items beginning with the letter F
- Find location and zoning information
Find the zoning information for your project.
- Flood Assistance Support Team (FAST)
The Floodplain Assistance Support Team (FAST) is here to provide focused and personalized support for property/business owners, developers, and designers needing timely and clear information about what can be built or developed in the floodplain.
Items beginning with the letter G
- Get an animal permit
Learn how to acquire a required permit for keeping 7 or more animals (including bees, fowl, or livestock such as goats, horses, ponies, and exotic pets which require permits.)
- Get or renew a dog license
Dogs must be licensed every year on January 1. Learn about the process and fees.
Items beginning with the letter L
- Learn about large-scale development
Keep up to date on current projects and applications.
- Look up information about a permit
Use online tools to look up information about permits
Items beginning with the letter P
- Picnic Shelter Reservations
View Asheville Parks & Recreation shelters and make a reservation.
Items beginning with the letter R
- Register a commercial development neighborhood meeting notice
Register a notice for a commercial development neighborhood meeting.
- Register for Youth Programs
Learn about Asheville youth programs for kids and children including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more.
- Report a lost animal
Learn how to report a missing dog, cat, or other animal.
Items beginning with the letter S
- Schedule a 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
- Spay and neuter law
All dogs and cats six months of age or older must be spayed or neutered, or the owner must posses an Unaltered Pet Permit.
Items beginning with the letter W
- Wildlife reports or complaints
Information on how to report a concern involving wildlife or bears.