Holly Springs, North Carolina Building Permit Guide

Town of Holly Springs Development Services issues building permits and inspects construction through its Building Safety & Inspections division. Applications, fees, resubmittals and inspection requests go through the Town’s CityView Development Portal.

What requires a permit in Holly Springs?

Holly Springs Development Services includes Building Safety & Inspections, zoning, development engineering review and building and development permit processing. Building work and UDO permits are separate records in the portal.

Who issues permits in Holly Springs?

Holly Springs permit types and filing path

Holly Springs keeps construction and UDO permits as separate portal records. A zoning or land-development approval is not a building permit.

The Town's portal instructions distinguish new applications, resubmittals and revisions. For resubmittals, applicants are directed to use the same project number and application; revisions are opened as a new application with a new project number.

Permit fees in Holly Springs

Holly Springs publishes its Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Workbook (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) on its Forms, Review Schedules & Fee Sheets page. All review fees must be paid before a submittal is routed for review.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work

Building Safety & Inspections handles electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and inspections along with building work. The Town’s FAQ says owners of single-family homes can do their own building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work with a notarized owner affidavit.

Application documents and plan review

Since July 1, 2026, Holly Springs takes all Development Services submittals on a rolling schedule. Each submittal needs all applicable documents, including a Certification of Plan Submittal, and all review fees paid before it is routed. Review cycles are 12 business days for most projects and 5 business days for single-family and townhome-related building and UDO permit applications.

Before you file in Holly Springs

• Confirm whether the project belongs in a building permit, UDO permit, land-development application or another Town record before opening the portal application.
• Include all applicable documents and the Certification of Plan Submittal, and pay review fees, so the submittal can be routed.

How to apply: 6-step Holly Springs process

Holly Springs inspections

Schedule inspections in the CityView portal under My Construction & UDO Permits. Inspections cannot be requested for the next business day after 4:00 p.m.

Permit status can also be checked in the Town’s Permit Tracker by permit number or service address; it holds permits submitted since September 2009.

Local Holly Springs details that matter

• Contractor registration — Contractors who do not appear in the portal’s contractor search must register before scheduling inspections.

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 Holly Springs permitting resources

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

• NC OSFM — AHJ directory map
• NC OSFM current codes
• Permits & Inspections Forms
• Permit Tracker
• Development Portal FAQs
• Forms, Review Schedules & Fee Sheets
• Development Services
• Development Review Process Updates
• How to Schedule an Inspection
• NC OSFM — 2024 code implementation delay

Holly Springs permit FAQs

Who handles building permits in Holly Springs?

Town of Holly Springs Development Services, through its Building Safety & Inspections division.

What portal does Holly Springs use?

The Town uses its CityView Development Portal for permit applications and applicant actions.

What is the current review cycle?

Since July 1, 2026, most Development Services review cycles are 12 business days; single-family and townhome-related building and UDO applications are 5 business days.

What is the inspection request cutoff?

Inspections cannot be requested for the next business day after 4:00 p.m.

Simplify Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.