County Permitting - Wake

: Building permits are mandatory for structures like decks if they exceed 12 feet in any dimension.

| Permit Type | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | New construction, additions, renovations, and demolition in unincorporated Wake County . | | Septic System (OWS) Permits | Installation, repair, or replacement of onsite wastewater systems (required where no public sewer is available). | | Well Permits | New water well construction or modification. | | Address Assignment | Assigning a 911 address for new construction or land division. | | Fire Safety Permits | Certain commercial fire suppression or alarm systems. | wake county permitting

Wake County, home to Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding towns, has specific permitting requirements for unincorporated areas of the county and for specific county-jurisdiction projects (such as septic tanks, environmental health, and some residential projects outside city limits). : Building permits are mandatory for structures like