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Goldsboro, North Carolina Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.3
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
30 days
4–6 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$8,000
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$3,000
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,500
residential
Plan Review Fee
$550
per application
Delay Risk
33%
probability of delay

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Planning and Inspections Department. Seymour Johnson AFB proximity affects some rezoning decisions.
Recent Changes
Goldsboro Historic District requires additional review for projects in overlay. Updated fees 2023.
Rezone Probability
20%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
919-580-4333
Official Website
https://www.goldsboronc.gov/departments/planning-inspections/

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