Wake County Permitting Jun 2026

| Permit Type | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | New construction, additions, renovations, and demolition in unincorporated Wake County . | | Septic System (OWS) Permits | Installation, repair, or replacement of onsite wastewater systems (required where no public sewer is available). | | Well Permits | New water well construction or modification. | | Address Assignment | Assigning a 911 address for new construction or land division. | | Fire Safety Permits | Certain commercial fire suppression or alarm systems. |

Wake County Permits and Inspections provides oversight for all of the county. While individual towns like Wake Forest , Apex , and Raleigh manage their own internal jurisdictions, the county handles projects outside these municipal boundaries. wake county permitting