Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Live-Work Permit Application
Property owners or authorized applicants submit this application to seek City of Raleigh approval for a proposed live-work use at a property.
What this form is
The City requires this application when seeking approval for a live-work use. It collects applicant and owner details, the property address and identification number, and information about the proposed business, dwelling, employees, storage, and alterations. Include the required supporting documents, such as a floor plan and notification letters; other permit applications or a no-construction statement apply in specified circumstances.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking City of Raleigh approval for a live-work use must submit the application and required supporting information.
How to submit it
Email a PDF of the entire Live-Work packet, including required supplemental information, to [email protected]. The form lists the Planning and Development Customer Service Center at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27601.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the included no-construction statement also calls for a signature and date.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Live-Work Permit Application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
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Complete The Application
Fill in all fields, enter “N/A” where a field does not apply, and provide the requested live-work details.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required floor plan and notification letters, plus any conditional documents that apply to the project.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application; sign and date the no-construction statement if that document applies.
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Email The Packet
Email a PDF of the entire completed packet and required supplemental information to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Raleigh Live-Work Permit Application for?
- It is required when seeking City approval of a live-work use and collects information about the applicant, property, proposed use, and supporting documents.
- What supporting documents are required?
- The checklist calls for a floor plan and live-work notification letters. A no-construction statement, Residential Permit Application, or Non-Residential Permit Application applies in the circumstances described on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Live-Work Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the included no-construction statement also calls for a signature and date.
- How do I submit the Live-Work Permit Application?
- Email a PDF of the entire Live-Work packet, including required supplemental information, to [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Live-Work Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Raleigh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.