| 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. |
: Minor repairs such as replacing windows, exterior siding, or porch pickets typically do not require a permit. The Permitting Workflow Permits and Inspections - Wake County Government wake county permitting
Essential for properties with private wells or septic systems, as well as land disturbance projects. | Permit Type | Description | | :---