Building Permit Process

Obtaining a Building Permit is a 4-step process for new construction.

Step 1: Obtain a Soil Analysis from the Edgecombe County Health Department. This is first necessary to determine the general suitability of soils for septic tank waste disposal. A detailed permit for placement is issued in Step 3 shown below.

Environmental Health Office
County Administration Building, Suite 340
201 ST. Andrew St., Tarboro, NC
641-7573

Step 2: Obtain a Zoning Compliance Permit from the Planning Office of the Planning & Inspections Department. There is a $15.00 dollar permit fee.

201 St. Andrew Street, Suite 205
Tarboro, NC
641-7803

Step 3: Obtain an Improvements Permit for installation of a septic tank and a well permit from the Edgecombe County Health Department:

Environmental Health Office
County Administration Building, Suite 340
201 ST. Andrew St., Tarboro, NC
641-7573

Step 4: Obtain a Building/Manufactured Home Permit from the Inspections Office of the Planning and Inspections Department:

201 St. Andrew St., Suite 205
Tarboro, NC 641-7802

Fee: Dependent upon structure being built

*NOTE: Soil analyses are not required for lots with an existing septic tank where previous development has occurred. An Existing System Permit is required from the Health Department in such cases.