Clemmons, North Carolina Building Permit Guide

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections is the building-code authority for Clemmons. The joint City-County agency reviews plans, issues building and trade permits, performs inspections and enforces the Village’s zoning. The Village of Clemmons issues its own stormwater management, sign and driveway permits.

What requires a permit in Clemmons?

Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work needs a City-County permit. Signs, new or rebuilt driveways, and stormwater management on development sites need Village permits.

Who issues permits in Clemmons?

Clemmons permit types and filing path

Building and trade work goes through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division, and all permits must be applied for electronically. Licensed contractors use BuildIT for plumbing, electrical and mechanical/HVAC permits; BuildIT cannot be used for a building construction permit. Clemmons uses OpenGov for Village planning projects and sign and driveway permits.

Permit fees in Clemmons

Building and trade permit fees are set by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. Clemmons driveway permits cost $40 for a new driveway and $20 for reconstruction.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas coordination

The City-County Inspections Division issues electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits for Clemmons. Licensed trade contractors apply for those permits and schedule their inspections in BuildIT. If a sign needs a building or electrical permit, that also comes from the City-County Division.

Application documents and plan review

Building and trade documents go to City-County Inspections. Village stormwater, sign and driveway permits use Clemmons forms and OpenGov.

A Village stormwater or driveway approval does not create a building permit, and a City-County building permit does not replace a Village permit when the project needs one.

Before you file

Check whether the project needs both a City-County building permit and a Clemmons stormwater, sign or driveway permit. Every development and redevelopment site in Clemmons must apply for a Stormwater Management Permit, even sites that may qualify for an exemption from post-construction stormwater controls.

How to apply — 6-step Clemmons workflow

Inspections and closeout in Clemmons

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections performs building and trade inspections in Clemmons. The Division’s office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the permit office is closed the first Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10 a.m.

Local details that matter in Clemmons

The City-County Inspections Division covers all of Forsyth County except the town or city limits of High Point, Kernersville and King, and it also enforces zoning for Clemmons.

Clemmons Village Hall, open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is the contact for the permits the Village issues itself, so one project may need records from both governments.

North Carolina building code

The 2018 North Carolina State Building Code family applies statewide, with the 2020 North Carolina Electrical Code; one- and two-family homes and townhouses still use the 2017 edition. The 2024 code has been delayed and cannot take effect before late 2027. The NC State Building Code and the delayed 2024 edition

Official permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• NC Office of State Fire Marshal — current codes
• Clemmons information for development
• Winston-Salem BuildIT
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division
• Clemmons OpenGov permits and applications
• Clemmons Permitting

Clemmons permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Clemmons?

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division performs building permitting and inspections for the Village of Clemmons.

What permits does Clemmons issue directly?

The Village states that it directly issues stormwater management, sign and driveway permits.

Where do Clemmons trade permits go?

Licensed plumbing, electrical and mechanical/HVAC contractors use the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County BuildIT system.

Can BuildIT be used for a building construction permit?

No. The City states that BuildIT cannot be used to apply for a building construction permit.

Who should I call about Clemmons building permits?

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division, at 336-727-2624.

Simplify Clemmons permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in North Carolina. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Clemmons permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.