Public Notice

Public Notice

Tropical Storm Ophelia Information

09.22.2023

Find the latest weather briefing information from the National Weather Service-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm/briefing

See Brunswick County updates at brunswickcountync.gov/ophelia

Quick Updates & Resources

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coastal waters of Brunswick County. A Flood Watch is in effect for Brunswick County

Most Brunswick County operations and services will continue as usual at this time except for the following changes:

  • Brunswick County Parks will close early at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22
  • All Brunswick County Parks and Recreation youth events are canceled for the weekend (Sept. 23-24)

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Permit-Inspection Fee Schedule

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Permits

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Fees

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Frequently Used Forms

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FloodPlain Administration

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FY '24 BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE (effective July 1, 2023)
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE CALCULATIONSICC Chart Value Reference
NEW COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Up to 15,000 Sq. Ft.Sq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .004 = Permit Fee
15,001 Sq. Ft. and greaterSq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .004 + Sq. Ft. >15000 x ICC Chart Value x .0012 = Permit Fee
SHELL BUILDINGSSq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .004 - 20% = Permit Fee
UPFIT & REMODELSq. Ft. Under Roof x $60 per Sq. Ft. x .0045 = Permit Fee
ACCESSORY BUILDING/STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 400 sq. ft.Sq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .004 = Permit Fee
THE COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE INCLUDES ALL TRADE PERMITS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Failure to obtain final inspections $100 first offense, $100 and reported to licensing boards for additional offenses.
Occupying a structure prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy$100/day
Refunds25% of permit fee is retained if a permit is canceled before work begins. No refunds granted after work begins.
STANDARD COMMERCIAL FEES
Accessory Building/Structure less than equal to 400 sq. ft.$100
Building Relocation (includes trades)$375
Construction site office (includes trades)$300
Mobile Office (includes trades)$300
Demolition$100
Change-Out HVAC Permit (includes trades) (per appliance)$75
Commercial Trade Permits (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)$100
Facility/ALE licensing inspection$100
Temporary Electrical Power$60
Roof Repair$100
Signs with foundations (includes trades)$200
Signs attached to building (trades not included)$125
Window replacement (additional $10/window after first window)$100
Working without a permit2x Permit Fee ($200 minimum)
Commercial Floodplain Building Permit (Determined by Floodplain Administrator)$75
Floodplain New structure Permit (Determined by Floodplain Administrator)ICC Value x Sq. Ft. x .0002
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy$200
Solar Farms$200
Solar Farms (Electrical)$25/Inverter
Cell Tower$165
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEE CALCULATIONSICC Chart Value Reference
NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTIONSq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .004 = Permit Fee (Occupancy Type: R-3. Construction Type: VB)
REMODEL/RENOVATIONGross Sq. Ft. x $60 per sq. ft. x .0045 = Permit Fee
ACCESSORY BUILDING/STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 400 sq. ft.Sq. Ft. x ICC Chart Value x .006 = Permit Fee (Occupancy Type: U. Construction Type: VB)
THE RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE INCLUDES ALL TRADE PERMITS
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL FEES
Accessory Building/Structure less than equal to 400 sq. ft.$100
Mobile Home - Single Wide (includes all trades)$300
Mobile Home - Double Wide (includes all trades)$400
Mobile Home - Triple Wide (includes all trades)$500
Trade permits (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)$100
Demolition$50
Change-Out HVAC Permit (includes trades) (per appliance)$75
Window replacement (more than $15000 - unlimited #)$75
Residential Building Relocation (Includes all trades)$475
Residential Modular (Includes all trades)$475
Temporary Electrical Power$60
Working without a permit2x Permit Fee ($200 minimum)
Re-inspection fee$75
Floodplain Building Permit$50
ADA Access Ramp$5
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy$100
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL FEES
Site Verification Application Fee$75
After Hours Inspection Fee: Min. 2 hours (per hour) (Commercial and Residential)$100
Sub-Contractor Change$50
Building Minimum$100
Building Complex$300
Duplicate Inspection Card Service Fee$6
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75 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE
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(910) 253-2021
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