Permit guides
Search the published guide library. Check the conditions, confirm the jurisdiction, then follow the official application path.
Raleigh allows detached, attached and internal ADUs through different residential permit paths; two ADUs are limited to parcels in designated Frequent Transit Areas.
Raleigh requires a residential permit and plans for decks, covered or screened porches, patios, porticos, gazebos and similar projects.
Raleigh lists an electrical service upgrade among residential projects that require a permit without plan review.
Raleigh requires a zoning permit for a new fence, for moving a fence, or for replacing at least 50 percent; smaller replacements also require one when material, height or location changes.
Raleigh requires a permit for HVAC replacement and offers an online simple-permit path for qualifying changeouts outside a floodplain.
Raleigh lists moving walls and kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living-room renovations under the Residential Building Alteration/Repair permit, including related trades.
Raleigh lists roofing as residential alteration and repair work that requires a permit but normally does not require plan review.
Most one- and two-family rooftop PV systems use Raleigh's online residential permit path and include the electrical permit through the residential application.
Raleigh requires a permit for water-heater replacement and offers an online COMBO simple-permit path for qualifying work outside a floodplain.
Raleigh lists siding, windows and doors under the Residential Building Alteration/Repair permit; plans are generally not required for the listed standard path.