The following is a general outline and guide to obtaining permits needed to set up and occupy a manufactured (mobile) home.

Fees:

Information Needed:

• Home owner's name, address, telephone number
• Location of the property (e.g., Subdivision, Lot, Block, and Section)
• Site Plan
• Property address [obtain information at our GIS Department]
• Good directions to the property
• Tax Parcel Number [can be found on deed or tax bill]
• Set-up contractor's name, address, phone number, and N.C. State License Number
• Title or Sales Contract
• Year, make/model, size, and color of mobile home
• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms in mobile home
• Property Development Permit (Zoning)
• Environmental Health (septic) permit
• CAMA permit [if applicable]
• FEMA certificates (Flood Certification, Elevation Certificate) [if applicable]
• Mobile homes must be Wind Zone II to be set up in Brunswick County.

Electrical permits are needed to wire the mobile home as well as any mechanical units. Electrical permits are issued only to N.C. State Licensed Contractors or to home owners (if doing their own work). Home owners may obtain the permit if they will occupy and not rent the mobile home.

Permit Fees:

NOTE: If work is being performed by the same person and completed at the same time, then only a one-time fee will apply - Fee Schedule.

Information Needed:

• Building Permit Number

[Effective 1 July 2000, mobile homes require a plumbing permit.] Plumbing permits are issued to N.C. State Licensed Plumbing Contractors. Building owners may obtain the plumbing permit if they are doing the work and the intent is to occupy the structure rather than rent, lease, sell, or give away the mobile home.

Permit Fees:

Information Needed:

• Building Permit Number
• Number of traps/fixtures

Mechanical permits are needed to install heating and air conditioning units, gas packs, heat pumps, and other mechanical units. Permits are issued only to N.C. State Licensed Mechanical Contractors or home owners (if installing their own unit).

Fees: - Fee Schedule

Information Needed:

• Building Permit Number
• Tons or BTUs of mechanical unit(s) being installed

Gas piping permits are issued to N.C. State Licensed Contractors. Building owners may obtain the gas piping permit if they are doing the work and the intent is to occupy the structure rather than rent, lease, sell, or give away the building.

Permit Fees:

Information Needed:

• Building Permit Number
• Number of fixtures

In order to obtain final electrical power of a Certificate Of Compliance/ Occupancy on a completed residence, you must have:

• Certificate Of Completion for building;
• Certificate Of Completion for electric;
• Certificate Of Completion for mechanical [if applicable];
• Certificate Of Completion for gas piping [if applicable];
• Certificate Of Completion for wastewater system.