Rocky Mount, NC · Nash County
Farm Building Exemption Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to request relief from the building permit requirement for a proposed building supporting a bona fide farm operation.
What this form is
This affidavit requests relief from the building permit requirement for a building located within Rocky Mount’s corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction and used solely to support a bona fide farm operation. It asks for property and owner details, the exempt building type, a structure description and intended use, and the applicant’s signature. Submit a separate affidavit for each building when the request covers multiple buildings.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking building permit relief for a proposed greenhouse, therapeutic equine facility, or accessory building supporting a bona fide farm operation should complete this affidavit.
How to submit it
The form lists the Inspections Division at 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1180, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Farm Building Exemption Affidavit PDF.
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Complete The Property And Building Details
Enter the property and owner information, select the exempt building type, and describe the structure and intended use.
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Sign The Affidavit
Sign the affidavit. If the request involves multiple buildings, complete a separate affidavit for each building.
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Contact The Inspections Division
Use the Inspections Division address or email printed on the form to ask how to submit the completed affidavit.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Farm Building Exemption Affidavit request?
- It requests relief from the building permit requirement for a building used solely to support a bona fide farm operation within Rocky Mount’s corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property address and tax PIN, owner contact information, exempt building type, structure description and intended use, and applicant signature.
- Do I need a notary for the Farm Building Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit asks the applicant to sign and does not list a notary or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Farm Building Exemption Affidavit?
- The form lists the Inspections Division address and [email protected], but does not specify a submission method. Contact the division using the details printed on the form.
Need something notarized?
This Farm Building Exemption Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rocky Mount form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.