Richfield, NC

Zoning/Land Use Department

How permitting works in North Carolina

North Carolina cities can choose to operate their own building departments. If a city does so, its role is to be the primary AHJ; however, many cities choose to have the county government handle their permitting through a "joint" or "contracted" service agreement.

Counties permit for smaller towns via contract.

Contact Information

Office Hours
Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–1:00PM, Saturday & Sunday: by appointment only

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