Services – The City of Asheville

Apply for a commercial site development permitSubmit development plans for Level I, Level II, Level III, Major Subdivision, Conditional Zoning, or Conditional Use projects.Coords: Apply for a homestay permitApply for a new homestay permit or apply to renew your existing permit.Coords: Apply for a trade permitApply for residential and commercial electrical, gas piping, plumbing, mechanical, re-roof, or multi-trade permits.Coords: Build a detached structure or deckGuide and forms to build a deck, shed, solar array, retaining wall, swimming pool, or other accessory structure on a residential propertyCoords: Build a new house, duplex, townhome or modular homeLinks to all of the forms you may need to build a new houseCoords: Build an addition or remodel a houseForms and guides to remodel or build an addition to a residential propertyCoords: Catch a domestic nuisance animalLearn how to borrow a trap from the City to catch a domestic nuisance animal.Coords: Check whether your address is within city limitsSearch to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction.Coords: Contact animal controlContact information for animals in and out of the city limits.Coords: Find location and zoning informationFind the zoning information for your project.Coords: Get an animal permitLearn 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.)Coords: Get or renew a dog licenseDogs must be licensed every year on January 1. Learn about the process and fees.Coords: Learn about large-scale developmentKeep up to date on current projects and applications.Coords: Look up information about a permitUse online tools to look up information about permitsCoords: Picnic Shelter ReservationsView Asheville Parks & Recreation shelters and make a reservation.Coords: Register a commercial development neighborhood meeting noticeRegister a notice for a commercial development neighborhood meeting.Coords: Register for Youth ProgramsLearn about Asheville youth programs for kids and children including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more.Coords: Report a lost animalLearn how to report a missing dog, cat, or other animal.Coords: Schedule a mandatory Technical Review Committee pre-application meetingSchedule your required pre-application meeting for Level II, Level III, Conditional Zoning and Major Subdivision reviews.Coords: 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 designersCoords: Spay and neuter lawAll dogs and cats six months of age or older must be spayed or neutered, or the owner must posses an Unaltered Pet Permit.Coords: Wildlife reports or complaintsInformation on how to report a concern involving wildlife or bears.Coords: