MenuInspections Administration Division
The Administration Division includes the Director and administrative support staff. The Construction Division is responsible for assuring that all residential and commercial construction meets the applicable Building Code requirements and for reviewing construction plans for code compliance. The Housing/Environmental Division enforces the City's minimum housing and public nuisance codes.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. (excluding all scheduled holidays).
Location:
Main Office: One Exchange Plaza, Suite 504, NC 27601
Litchford Satellite Office: 8320 Litchford Road Raleigh, NC 27615
Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
Telephone Numbers: Main Office 919-996-2495 | Litchford Satellite Office 919-996-4200
Important!
Please note that the Inspections Department does not process permits or schedule field inspections. For assistance with these services, please contact the Development Services Customer Service Center. See numbers below for specific services:
Permits, plan intake (gatekeeping), and final review
919-996-2495
Residential permits (Litchford Satellite Office) 8320 Litchford Road Raleigh, NC 27615
919-996-4200
To schedule, cancel or inquire about the status of an inspection
919-996-2500
To schedule an inspection using the automated phone system (EDIFY)
919-857-4412
To pay a re-inspection fee
919-996-2500 or use the Online Development Center
To schedule an Express, Pre-submittal or Due Diligence meeting
919-996-2489
Pony Express (review of small commercial projects)
919-996-4201
Major Encroachments
919-996-2410
Site plans, site development or landscaping
919-996-2478, 919-996-2479, 919-996-2480
Tree Conservation
919-996-2561, 919-996-2477, 919-996-2562
Address issues (GIS Division)
919-780-4471
Records Center
919-996-2599
Department of City Planning
919-996-2626
Office of Development Services (Planning Department)
919-996-2495
Zoning (Planning Department)
Setbacks, home businesses, variances and special use permits
919-996-2478, 919-996-2479, 919-996-2480
Complaints and Minor Encroachments
919-996-2597, 919-996-2598
Sign permits
919-996-2472
Development Services
To learn more about the City of Raleigh Development Process, please visit the Development Services Guide.
To apply and search for permits, schedule inspections, pay and schedule re-inspections and do general research, please consider using our Online Development Center.
