Durham, NC · Durham County
Building Permit Application Form
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for nonresidential structures and new residential primary structure projects in Durham.
What this form is
Submit this application with a Residential or Non-Residential checklist, as applicable, for nonresidential structures and new residential primary structure projects. It requests project, contractor, architect, owner, and construction cost details, along with answers about site conditions and proposed work. The applicant signs to accept responsibility for the stated requirements, including showing easements and restrictions on the plot plan and complying with codes and ordinances.
Who needs it
Owners or authorized agents applying for a permit for a nonresidential structure or new residential primary structure must submit this form with the applicable checklist.
How to submit it
Download and open the PDF before entering information, then submit it through Dplans at durhamnc.gov/467/Dplans. The form identifies the City-County Building & Safety Department at 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the PDF
Download the Building Permit Application Form and open the PDF before entering information.
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Complete the Application
Enter the project, contractor, architect, owner, construction cost, and other requested information.
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Gather the Checklist
Include the Residential or Non-Residential checklist, as applicable.
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Submit Through Dplans
Submit the completed application and applicable checklist through Dplans at durhamnc.gov/467/Dplans.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Durham Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Durham Building Permit Application?
- Download and open the PDF before entering information, then submit it through Dplans at durhamnc.gov/467/Dplans, as directed on the form.
- Which projects require this building permit application?
- The form says it must be submitted with all nonresidential structures and new residential primary structure construction projects, along with the applicable Residential or Non-Residential checklist.
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This Building Permit Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Durham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.