Building Inspections & Permitting

Inspections

The Inspections Division provides plan review and inspection services for the County of Cumberland apart from the City of Fayetteville, Town of Hope Mills, and the Town of Spring Lake. Our building and trade inspectors work collectively with property owners and contractors to ensure the safety and code compliance of building environments and systems. This is accomplished through the reasonable application of the North Carolina Building Codes.

Contractor Changes Form
Replace/Add Contractor(s) for All Building Permit(s)

Surveyor Contact List
By providing this list, Cumberland County Planning & Inspections is not endorsing these surveyors.

Central Permitting

The Central Permitting office is a division within the Planning and Inspections Department. Central Permitting processes applications, permits, and payments for the following departments: Building Inspections, Fire, Addressing, Planning, and Zoning. We service the unincorporated areas of Cumberland County. 

Paying for a Permit

You may pay for your permit in person, over the phone, or via mail with check. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. 

Central Permitting Office Hours

The Central Permitting Office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applying for a Permit

There are multiple ways by which a customer may apply for a permit. The preferred method is by using the Customer Self-Service Portal, you must create an account to apply for a permit. Any type of building, zoning, or renovation permit must be applied for using the portal. Trade permits may be applied for using the portal or our paper applications in office.