Lenoir County Permits (North Carolina)

The Lenoir County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Lenoir County permits. Clerks in Lenoir County, North Carolina may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Lenoir County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Lenoir County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

La Grange City Clerk La Grange NC 203 South Center Street 28551 252-566-3186

Lenoir County Clerk Kinston NC 101 North Queen Street 28501 252-559-6420

Lenoir County Clerk Kinston NC 130 South Queen Street 28501 252-527-2547


A Lenoir County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Lenoir County, North Carolina may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Lenoir County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Grifton City Hall Grifton NC 528 Queen St 28530 252-524-5168

La Grange Town Hall La Grange NC 203 South Center Street 28551 252-566-3827

Pink Hill Town Hall Pink Hill NC 303 Central Ave 28572 252-568-3181


A Lenoir County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Lenoir County, North Carolina issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Lenoir County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Lenoir County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Kinston Zoning Kinston NC 207 East King Street 28501 252-939-3271