Residential property and permits Archives

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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.

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

Check whether your address is within city limits

Search to see if it is within the City of Asheville's permitting jurisdiction.

Find location and zoning information

Find the zoning information for your project.

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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

Meet with a Development Liaison

The Development Liaison helps coordinate across departments, clarify requirements, and support projects facing prolonged timelines, conflicting standards, or unique property hardships — especially in flood-impacted areas.