City of Reidsville Building Inspections. Reidsville administers building and trade permits through its municipal inspections function. The City states that zoning, building and trade applications are accepted online through its Permit Portal, and its Inspections Division enforces the North Carolina State Building Codes and local ordinances.
What requires a permit in Reidsville?
New construction, additions, structural alterations, many renovations, and electrical, plumbing and mechanical work can require permits. Zoning approval may also be needed.
Who issues permits in Reidsville?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Inspections and Trade Permits, City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 |
| Phone | 336-349-1065 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Short on time to read all of this?
Get a free quote →Reidsville has separate contacts for zoning and for building. The City lists 336-349-1068 for Planning & Zoning and 336-349-1065 for Building Inspections and Trade Permits.
Reidsville permit types and filing path
- Building — New construction, additions, structural alterations and covered renovations.
- Trades — Electrical, plumbing and mechanical/HVAC work.
- Planning / zoning — Use, setbacks, site layout, signs and development approvals through Planning & Zoning.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas coordination
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are applied for through the same City permit process as building permits.
Application documents and plan review
Common items include the permit application, a site or plot plan, construction drawings, contractor information, owner authorization and any zoning approval.
Not sure this scope needs a permit?
Get a free quote →How to apply — 6-step Reidsville workflow
Confirm the parcel is inside Reidsville’s permitting jurisdiction.
Get any zoning approval the project needs from Planning & Zoning (336-349-1068).
Gather the plans, contractor information and owner authorization for the work.
Submit the building and trade applications through the City’s Permit Portal.
Respond to City comments and resubmit on the same application.
Call 336-349-1065 to schedule each inspection.
Inspections and closeout in Reidsville
The City directs applicants to call 336-349-1065 to schedule inspections. It states inspections are conducted Monday through Friday based on inspector availability and are offered on a morning or afternoon basis.
Rather talk it over?
Call 1-855-478-4290 →Do not cover regulated work before the required inspection has passed.
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.
Rather not deal with the building department?
Get a free quote →- NC OSFM current codes
- Reidsville Building Inspections & Permitting
- Reidsville permit portal and inspection scheduling
- Reidsville online permit portal (iWorQ)
- Reidsville FY 2026-2027 fee schedule
Reidsville permit FAQ
Who issues building permits in Reidsville?
The City of Reidsville administers building and trade permits through its municipal inspections function.
How are Reidsville permit applications submitted?
The City says zoning, building and trade applications are accepted online through its Permit Portal.
Want this handled start to finish?
Get a free quote →Who handles electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits?
Reidsville lists trade permit applications for electrical, plumbing and mechanical work through its City permit process.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call the City inspections office at 336-349-1065. The City says inspections are conducted Monday through Friday based on inspector availability.
Where is the inspections office?
The City lists Building Inspections and Trade Permits at City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville.
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More North Carolina permitting guides
This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Reidsville permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.