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Burlington, North Carolina Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.5
Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
20 days
2–4 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$9,800
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$4,500
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,500
residential
Plan Review Fee
$550
per application
Delay Risk
25%
probability of delay

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Alamance County and City of Burlington share inspection coverage for unincorporated areas. Lean staff.
Recent Changes
Updated permit fee schedule 2024. Online submission expanded.
Rezone Probability
15%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
336-222-5070
Official Website
https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/191/Inspections

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