Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections. Lewisville uses the joint City-County Inspections Division, which reviews plans and issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits. The Division also issues permits and enforces zoning under Lewisville’s Unified Development Ordinance. Town Planning and Zoning handles rezoning, subdivision and site plan review.
What requires a permit in Lewisville?
New construction, additions, structural alterations, many renovations, and electrical, plumbing and mechanical/HVAC work can require permits.
Who issues permits in Lewisville?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Permit authority | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division |
| Address | Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, 100 E First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
| Phone | 336-727-2624 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; walk-in hours Mon, Wed and Fri 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
| Town planning | Lewisville Planning and Zoning, 6510 Shallowford Rd, (336) 945-1028 |
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Lewisville permit types and filing path
Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits come from the Inspections Division. The Town publishes its own stormwater, driveway and encroachment applications, plus rezoning, special use, site plan and subdivision forms.
- Building — New construction, additions, structural alterations and covered renovations.
- Trades — Electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC and related system work when a separate trade record is required.
- Planning / zoning — Use, setbacks, site layout, signs and development approvals through the responsible local planning authority.
- Site / specialty — Stormwater, erosion, floodplain, utilities, fire review or other project-specific approvals where required.
Permit fees in Lewisville
Building and trade permit fees are charged by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division and paid within its online system; the Division says it does not send invoices. Lewisville publishes separate stormwater fees.
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The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division reviews plans and issues the electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits for Lewisville, as well as building permits.
Application documents and plan review
The Inspections Division publishes separate requirements for single-family and for commercial and multifamily building permits. Site plans for Town review follow the Town’s Site Plan Checklist.
Before you file
- Check whether the project needs Town rezoning, site plan or subdivision approval.
- Get Town stormwater or driveway approval where the project needs it.
- Set up an account to apply electronically with the Inspections Division.
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Check that the property is inside Lewisville town limits.
Confirm Lewisville planning/zoning requirements with the Town first.
Gather plans, contractor information and any Town approvals for the scope.
Submit the building and trade applications electronically to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
Answer plan-review comments and resubmit on the same record.
Schedule the Inspections Division’s inspections and finish with the final inspection.
Inspections and closeout in Lewisville
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division handles the inspection side of building and trade records for Lewisville. The agency states that permit applications must be made electronically and lists 336-727-2624 as the inspections phone number.
Keep the permit and approved plans available, and do not conceal regulated work before the required inspection has passed.
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The Inspections Division’s permit office closes on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Phone calls are not received after 4:43 p.m.
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 OSFM current codes
- Lewisville permits and applications
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections
- Town of Lewisville departments
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Who issues building permits in Lewisville?
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division issues building and trade permits for Lewisville.
What does the Town of Lewisville handle?
The Town handles UDO administration, rezoning, subdivisions and site-plan review, and its own stormwater and driveway applications.
Who handles electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits?
The joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division issues those trade permits.
Are permit applications electronic?
Yes. The joint inspections agency states that permit applications must be made electronically.
What is the inspections phone number?
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division lists 336-727-2624.
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