Development Services Department

Downtown Raleigh Office

Location:
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27601

Telephone Number (Main): 919-996-2495

Field Services/Inspections : 919-996-2500

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) | 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Exception: We open at 9 a.m. to 4:45 pm every first and third Wednesday of each month for staff training.

Services Provided:

• Commercial Plan Review - Please reference commercial plan review list
• Residential Additions/Alterations – Please reference Same Day and Next Day project lists

Submittal Times:

• Applications for all NEW submittals will be accepted Monday- Friday until 4 p.m.
• Resubmittals with a transaction number will be accepted Monday-Friday until 4:30 p.m.

Electronic Submittal: Projects allowed through Same Day and Next Day permitting may be submitted electronically to SameDayPermits@raleighnc.gov or NextDayPermits@raleighnc.gov, respectively. These projects are normally processed within two to five business days of submittal, depending on the project type.

Litchford Satellite Office

Location:
8320 Litchford Road | Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27615

Telephone Number: 919-996-4200, Option 5

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please note we are only open to the public from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Services Provided:

• New Residential Plan Review & Permitting | For One and Two Family Dwellings only
• Residential Alterations & Additions | For One and Two Family Dwellings only. Please reference Same Day and Next Day project lists.

Submittal Times: All acceptable projects may be submitted up to 2 p.m. daily.

Electronic Submittal: Projects allowed through Same Day and Next Day permitting may be submitted electronically at any time (24/7) to LitchfordSameDayPermits@raleighnc.gov. These projects are normally processed within two to five business days of submittal, depending on the project type.

Both Residential and Non-Residential development projects require City of Raleigh permits before work may commence. The process allows the City to ensure that buildings are well-constructed and safe for occupants.

Enforcing state and local building codes helps us to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Raleigh. Our Building & Safety Division inspects all projects to ensure they meet all regulations and standards.

The City of Raleigh proudly offers a multitude of services designed to help customers navigate the development-review process. These services include development inquiries, code interpretations, and our Permit Notification Program.

An excellent resource for useful and timely information about the status of all development cases. Select a Case # for additional information, or search recent cases to see what is happening in Raleigh!

Anyone can request building records and public improvement plans, or inquire about plans currently in the development review process. Learn more about the types of records we manage and what you can request. 

Development Services provides opportunities for stakeholder groups, such as the DSAC, to review administrative policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance with the city's development standards. Performance Reports are generated based on established benchmarks set by a joint effort with the Development Management Team and engaged stakeholders. These numbers are continually evaluated to help improve our services and to evaluate allocation of resources.