Online Residential Permit Application

Online Residential Permit Application

For New Homes, Accessory Structures, Renovations, Additions, Decks, and Grading/Site Work
Welcome to the City of Asheville's Development Services Department (DSD) Online Residential Permit Application. If you are seeking to submit a residential application or submit revisions for review, please use this digital application.

Please complete all relevant fields in this digital application. Incomplete applications will not move forward in the review process.

Click here to view the Residential Application Requirements Checklist that outlines application content requirements.

Click here to view digital submission guidelines that outlines digital application format requirements.

Should you need assistance during your submission, please contact the Permit Application Center at (828)259-5846 or pac@ashevillenc.gov.
- If you would like to apply online for a trade permit , click here .
- If you would like to apply online for a commercial site development permit , click here .
- Note: digital applications for commercial building permits will be available in late 2019.
Is this a new residential application or resubmittal of an existing residential application? *

Residential Permit Application

Grading Permit Information
Area of land to be disturbed *
Measured In *
Individual engaged in/conducting land disturbing activity

First Name Last Name
Company engaged in/conducting land disturbing activity
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Email
example@example.com

Mailing Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Residential Permit Application

Driveway Permit Information
Are you proposing a new driveway? *

Yes No
Type of Drive Apron

Asphalt Concrete
Width of Driveway Apron
In Feet

Residential Permit Application

Signatory Information
Is this digital application being completed and signed by the property owner, applicant* or both? *

Property Owner Applicant* (Tenant, Design Professional, Unlicensed Contractor, Project Manager or Other Authorized Agent) Both
*If this application is not signed by the Property Owner, a notarized Owner's Affidavit must be uploaded later in this application granting authority for the Applicant to sign.

Residential Permit Application

Property Owner Information - Complete Information Required
Property Owner Name

First Name Last Name

Property Owner Mailing Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Property Owner Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Property Owner Email
example@example.com
The undersigned states that he/she is the person financially responsible for the land disturbing activity described in the above application for grading permits. If the person financially responsible is not a resident of North Carolina, a North Carolina authorized agent must be designated for the purpose of receiving notice of compliance or non-compliance with section 7-12-2 of the UDO.
Property Owner Signature

Residential Permit Application

Applicant Information - Complete Information Required
Applicant Name

First Name Last Name
Applicant Company
Applicant Role*

Tenant Design Professional Unlicensed Contractor Project Manager
* If this application is not signed by the Property Owner, a notarized Owner's Affidavit must be uploaded later in this application granting authority for the Applicant to sign.

Applicant Mailing Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Applicant Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Applicant Email
example@example.com
I hereby certify that all information in this application is correct and all work will comply with the North Carolina State Building Code and all other applicable state and local laws, including 87-14 Workers’ Compensation. The Development Services Department will be notified of any changes in the approved plans or specifications for the project as permitted..
Applicant Signature

Additional Contacts
Applicants will receive automated email notification when residential plans have been approved and permits have been issued and are are ready for pick up through the online Citizen Access website.

Optional: Enter email addresses below for additional contacts who should receive automated email notifications for this permit.
Additional Email Contact #1
example@example.com
Additional Email Contact #2
example@example.com
Additional Email Contact #3
example@example.com

Residential Permit Application

General Contractor Information - *Complete contact information and signature is required if Cost of Work (or undertaking) is $30,000 or more.
Is the Cost of Work (or undertaking) $30,000 or more? *

Yes No
General Contractor Name

First Name Last Name
GC Company

General Contractor Mailing Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

NC License #
General Contractor Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
General Contractor Email
example@example.com
Upload General Contractor's signature
Or General Contractor Signature

Residential Permit Application

New Application File Upload
Please use the blue "Browse Files" buttons below to upload your application's supporting documents and plans. All materials must be submitted in .PDF format.

Click here to view a Residential Application Requirements Checklist that outlines application content requirements.

Click here to view digital submission guidelines that outlines digital application format requirements.

Incomplete and/or improperly formatted application materials will not be accepted for review, nor move forward in the permit approval process. Please save .PDF files using the naming conventions listed below.

Required materials include:

1. Residential Application Supporting Materials
- Lien Agent Designation (name file: LienAgent.pdf)
- Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) application (name file: MSD.pdf)
- Water Availability Application * (name file: WaterAvailability.pdf)
- Owner's Affidavit (if applicable; name file: OwnerAffidavit.pdf)
- Residential Plan Review Waiver (if applicable; name file: ResidentialWaiver.pdf)
2. Building Plans (name file: BuildingPlans.pdf)

3. Zoning and Grading Site Plans (name file: SitePlans.pdf)

*Important Note: In addition to submitting this digital application, residential projects requiring new water service must pay related tap/meter fees and pick up a blue utility flag in-person with a City of Asheville Water Department representative at 161 S. Charlotte St. during business hours (M-F; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm).

* Tip: Desktop software, like Adobe Acrobat, or free online programs, like www.ilovepdf.com, are helpful for converting .JPG photos to .PDF, merging individual pages into one .PDF document, and organizing .PDF pages.
Lien Agent Designation (required)

Browse Files

Cancel of
MSD Application (required)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Water Availability Application (required)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Owner's Affidavit (if applicable)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Residential Review Waiver (if applicable)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Building/Architectural Plans (required)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Zoning & Grading Site Plans (required)

Browse Files

Cancel of
Other Documents

Browse Files

Cancel of
Acknowledgements
- I am authorized to submit this paperwork on behalf of the General Contractor or Financially Responsible Party.
- I understand that incomplete information may delay the processing of the submittal. Furthermore, I agree to be available at the phone number above to respond to questions and concerns.
- I understand that any payment due as a result of this submittal will prohibit new inspections from being scheduled intil the balance is paid. Payments can be made online .
Signature *

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Plan & Document Upload

Revised Application File Upload
Please use the blue "Browse Files" buttons below to upload revised plans and documents. All materials must be submitted in .PDF format.

Please submit a full set of corrected plans and documents, including sheets and documents that were not changed. All changes must be clouded, identified by number with a triangle ("delta’d"), and in the same format and scale as the original submission.

Click here to view a Residential Application Requirements Checklist that outlines application material content requirements.

Click here to view digital submission guidelines that outlines digital application format requirements.

Please divide revised application materials into separate .PDF files and save them according to these naming conventions:

1. Response to Comments Letter (Name file: CommentResponse.pdf)

2. Revised Building Plans (Name file: BuildingPlan_Rev.pdf)

3. Revised Zoning and Grading Site Plan (Name file: SitePlan_Rev.pdf)

* Tip: Desktop software, like Adobe Acrobat, or free online programs, like www.ilovepdf.com, are helpful for converting .JPG photos to .PDF, merging individual pages into one .PDF document, and organizing .PDF pages.
Response to Comments Letter

Upload

Cancel of
Revised Building/Architectural Plans

Upload

Cancel of
Revised Zoning & Grading Site Plans

Upload

Cancel of
Other Forms, Documents & Materials

Browse Files

Cancel of
Optional Comments
Acknowledgements
- I am authorized to submit this paperwork on behalf of the General Contractor or Financially Responsible Party.
- I understand that incomplete information may delay the processing of the submittal. Furthermore, I agree to be available at the phone number above to respond to questions and concerns.
- I understand that any payment due as a result of this submittal will prohibit new inspections from being scheduled intil the balance is paid. Payments can be made online .
Signature *

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	Conditioned Space (SF)	Unconditioned Space (SF)
New Build
Addition
Remodel/Repair
Decks
Demolition

	Contractor Business Name	NC State License Number	Cost of Work
Building
Electrical
Mechanical
Gas Piping
Plumbing

	Original Cost	Revised Cost	Description of Change
Building
Electrical
Mechanical
Gas Piping
Plumbing

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Additional Contacts

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Acknowledgements

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Plan & Document Upload

Acknowledgements