The Perquimans County Building Inspector, at 104 Dobbs Street in Hertford (252-426-8283), issues building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits for the whole county, including Hertford and Winfall. Apply in the County’s iWorQ portal with a zoning letter from the town or the County; the FY 2025–26 schedule charges new construction $0.25 per sq ft with a $75 minimum.
Which projects need a permit in Perquimans County?
The County’s online portal and fee schedule show the permits the Building Inspector issues:
Building
- New homes and commercial buildings
- Renovations
- Mobile, manufactured (single or multi section) and modular homes
- Detached decks, carports, garages, sheds and swimming pools
- Crawl space work
- Large metal buildings
- Free-standing signs
Trades and inspections
- Electrical, including temporary service, service repairs and changes, sub panels, generators and solar
- Plumbing and sprinkler systems
- Mechanical: central heating and air, mini splits, kitchen hoods
- LP and natural gas piping
- Insulation
- Day care, ABC and group or foster home inspections
Storage buildings of 12 by 12 feet or less are on the schedule too, at a flat $25 fee.
Who handles permitting in Perquimans County?
One County Building Inspector, Erle Solesbee, reviews and issues building and trade permits across Perquimans County, inside the two towns as well as outside them. Zoning is split: each town and the County Planning Office write the zoning letter for land in its own area, and that letter must be in the file before the building permit is approved.
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Get a free quote →| Area | Zoning letter from | Building and trade permits |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated county | Perquimans County Planning & Zoning, 252-426-2027 | County Building Inspector |
| Town of Hertford | Town of Hertford | County Building Inspector |
| Town of Winfall | Town of Winfall | County Building Inspector |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Building Inspector | Erle Solesbee, 252-426-8283 |
| Address | 104 Dobbs Street (PO Box 462), Hertford, NC 27944 |
| Fax | 252-426-1850 |
| Planning & Zoning | 252-426-2027 |
Applying in iWorQ
All applications now start online in the County’s iWorQ citizen portal, which has separate forms for a building permit, commercial building permit, mobile home, manufactured home, detached accessory structure (deck, carport, garage, shed or pool), crawl space, electrical, mechanical and plumbing/gas permit. The portal also searches existing permits.
After you submit, the Inspections office arranges an appointment for you to come in, sign the permit and pay the fees. The zoning letter, and the septic approval for properties in the county area, must be submitted with the application before it can be approved.
Perquimans County building permit fees
The latest schedule the Building Inspector posts is for FY 2025–26, the year that ran from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
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Get a free quote →| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| New construction | $0.25 per sq ft, $75 minimum |
| State fee | $10 |
| Renovation | Half the new construction rate |
| Carport open on all four sides / large metal building | $0.125 per sq ft |
| Storage building 12 by 12 feet or less | $25 |
| In-ground pool, residential / commercial | $100 / $125 |
| Manufactured home, single / multi section | $200 / $250, plus $75 each for electrical, mechanical and plumbing |
| Modular home set-up | $0.25 per sq ft, plus electrical at $0.30 per amp and $75 each for plumbing and mechanical |
| Insulation | $75 |
| Day care and ABC / group or foster home | $75 / $50 |
| Certificate of occupancy or completion | $100 |
| Re-inspection / administrative | $50 / $50 |
| Negligence, first / second | $50 / $100 |
A 2,000 sq ft new house works out at $500 in building fees at $0.25 per sq ft, plus the $10 state fee, before the trade permits.
Zoning has its own fees under the Planning & Zoning FY 2025–26 schedule: a residential or home occupation zoning permit is free, a commercial or industrial one costs $100, and a certificate of compliance after the first site visit is $100.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Trade permits and fees
Electrical, plumbing/gas and mechanical permits are applied for separately in the same portal and issued by the County Building Inspector.
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electrical | $50 minimum; $0.10 per sq ft |
| Electrical service | $0.30 per amp; repair $50; temporary service $50 |
| Sub panel / generator | $20 / $50 |
| Solar (photovoltaic) | $5 per string |
| Swimming pool electrical | $30 |
| Baseboard heat | $10 per thermostat |
| Plumbing | $50 minimum; $10 per fixture |
| Sprinkler system | $50 plus $10 per head |
| Central heating and air / additional unit | $75 / $55 |
| Mini split | $75, plus $25 per additional head |
| Mechanical minimum / hood system | $50 / $50 |
| LP or natural gas | $50 minimum; $5 per outlet |
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Get a free quote →How to get a Perquimans County permit
From the Town of Hertford, the Town of Winfall or the County Planning Office, depending on where the land is.
Properties in the county area must include their septic approval with the application.
Pick the matching application in the iWorQ portal and attach the zoning letter and septic approval.
The Inspections office sets an appointment for you to sign the permit and pay at 104 Dobbs Street.
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing/gas work each have their own portal application.
When the work is finished and approved, the County issues a certificate of occupancy or completion, which carries a $100 fee.
Local Perquimans County details
Zoning hearings: the County Planning Board and Board of Adjustment meet in the meeting room of the Perquimans County Library, 514 S. Church Street, Hertford. A rezoning costs $450, a variance or appeal $300 and a special use permit $300 plus attorney and engineering fees.
Land use plan: the County’s 2016 Joint CAMA Land Use Plan Update was recertified on March 5, 2018, and is posted with the Planning & Zoning forms.
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
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Get a free quote →Perquimans County permit search and official resources
- Perquimans County Zoning Ordinance
- Commercial/Industrial zoning permit application
- Perquimans County Planning & Zoning
- Perquimans County Building Inspector
- Perquimans County iWorQ permit portal
- Building Inspector’s FY 2025–26 fee schedule (PDF)
- Planning & Zoning FY 2025–26 fee schedule
Perquimans County permit FAQ
Who issues building permits in Hertford and Winfall?
The Perquimans County Building Inspector. The town supplies the zoning letter that must accompany the County application.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →How much is a building permit for a new house in Perquimans County?
$0.25 per sq ft with a $75 minimum, plus a $10 state fee and separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. A 2,000 sq ft house is $500 before the state fee and trades.
Do I need a permit for a shed?
Yes. Sheds are applied for as detached accessory permits, and a storage building of 12 by 12 feet or less is a flat $25.
Is there a fee for a residential zoning permit?
No. The County’s residential and home occupation zoning permit is free; commercial and industrial zoning permits cost $100.
Can I apply online?
Yes, in the iWorQ portal, but you still sign the permit and pay at the office by appointment.
What is the Building Inspector’s phone number?
252-426-8283. Planning & Zoning is 252-426-2027.
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