New Hanover County Code Enforcement (North Carolina)

New Hanover County Code Enforcement Offices ensure compliance with building codes, zoning rules, and other regulations, typically working at the New Hanover County or local level in North Carolina. The Code Enforcement Office enforces building codes and keeps records on all codes and regulations, as well as making reports about New Hanover County building code violations. They investigate potential code violations and issue abatement orders, and the NC office also issues permits. These permits may be required for construction, occupancy of a building, and to prove the building is in compliance with New Hanover County zoning laws. Code Enforcement Office records may be available on their website.

Carolina Beach Code Enforcement Carolina Beach NC 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard 28428 910-458-2999

Wilmington Code Enforcement Wilmington NC 305 Chestnut Street 28401 910-341-3266


New Hanover County Building Inspectors verify that construction projects meet New Hanover County building codes and regulations in North Carolina. They also monitor designs, building materials, New Hanover County safety codes, and utilities, as well as enforcing codes. As part of this job, Building Inspectors inspect construction to determine whether it meets the codes, issues permits for construction projects, and creates inspection reports. Building Inspector records may include information on New Hanover County code enforcement violations, permits issued by the inspector, and approved NC building projects, as well as violations and work stoppage orders. Building Inspectors may provide access to some of their documents online.

Carolina Beach Building Inspector Carolina Beach NC 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard 28428 910-458-8238

Kure Beach Building Inspector Kure Beach NC 117 Settlers Lane 28449 910-458-6535

New Hanover County Building Departments ensure the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing New Hanover County building codes and zoning rules in North Carolina. They also maintain records on building codes, reviews of New Hanover County building rules, and any changes to the code requirements or regulations. The Building Department also reviews and approves building and renovation plans to make sure they meet code standard, and they also issue NC building permits. Building Department records include New Hanover County building code violations, approved building permits, and compliance reports. The Building Department may provide online access to some of their code enforcement documents.

Carolina Beach Planning Department Carolina Beach NC 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard 28428 910-458-2978

Carolina Beach Zoning Carolina Beach NC 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard 28428 910-458-2991

New Hanover County Planning Department Wilmington NC 230 Government Center Drive, Ste 150 28403 910-798-7275

New Hanover County Zoning Wilmington NC 230 Government Center Drive, Ste 155 28403 910-798-7193

Wilmington Planning and Zoning Department Wilmington NC 305 Chestnut Street 28401 910-254-0900


New Hanover County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for the New Hanover County community, including playing a role in code enforcement in North Carolina. The Town or City Hall may be responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and investigating possible building code violations in New Hanover County. They maintain records on code enforcement, the current North Carolina building code, and approved and rejected building plans. Town and City Halls may also issue investigation reports on building code violations and any punishments or abatement orders for violations in New Hanover County. The Town or City Hall may provide code enforcement records online through its website.

Carolina Beach Town Hall Carolina Beach NC 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard 28428 910-458-2999

Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Wrightsville Beach NC 321 Causeway Dr 28480 910-256-7900