Building Permits
Apply for a Permit
Commercial and residential building permits are now submitted online via the Wake County Permit Portal. You will first need to set up an account using an email address and password. After verifying your email address, you will be able to submit an application, obtain plan review comments, status updates, pay permit fees, and schedule inspections through the portal system. Please note that while the Town of Knightdale uses Wake County's permitting software, all permits come to the Town for review and issuance.
Need Help with the Portal?
See below for several helpful guides:
Additional Tips & How-to Guides
Properties on Well & Septic
If applying for a building permit for a property on a well and/or septic system, please contact Wake County Environmental Services first. Approval from Wake County Environmental Services is required for all new dwellings, home additions, and accessory structures.
Permit Payment
Please note there is a $3,000 limit for all online transactions (credit card). If permit fees exceed this limit, they will need to be paid in full at Town Hall via cash or check (payable to Wake County). We cannot accept in-person credit card payments.
Additional Information:
- When is a Permit Required
- Wake County's Website
- Building Permit Fees
- Benefits of Building Permits
- North Carolina Building Codes
- Building Codes: How They Help You
- Building Technology: Then and Now
- Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety
Please contact Knightdale Development Services staff if you prefer to submit paper plans in person at Town Hall or if you need to submit a large commercial permit.