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Johnston County Inspection Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Johnston County Inspection Phone 919-989-5060 919-989-5060

Johnston County Inspection Address 309 E. Market Street - Smithfield NC 27577 309 E. Market Street - Smithfield NC 27577  309 E. Market Street
Smithfield NC 27577 

Johnston County Inspection Email Inspections@johnstonnc.com Inspections@johnstonnc.com

How to Apply for a Building Permit

Submit the following items

  • Completed Application Form
  •  Completed site plan
  •  2 sets of construction drawings for residential projects and 3 sets of construction drawings for commerical projects
  •  Copy of septic permit
  •  Copy of well permit or receipt from Public Utilities showing the water tap is paid
  •  Lien agent form from www.liensnc.com

Permit Applications and Plan Submittal

Applications for permits and plans will be accepted as follows:

  • By email to inspections@johnstonnc.com (if the plans are legible at 11x17)
  • Dropped off at the Building Inspections office in the Land Use Center, 309 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC

Payment Methods

  • Credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). 
  • Check made to Johnston County Inspections
  • Cash

Not sure if you need a building permit? 

Visit When and Why is a Permit Required

Page last updated: April 10, 2024

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