Orange County building permits

Address

131 W Margaret Lane, Suite 201, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (mailing: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278)

Phone

919-245-2600 or 919-245-2601

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Online portal

www.orangecountync.gov/2396/Permitting-Information-Portal-PI

Jurisdiction

County · Raleigh-Durham metro

Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.

Permit types issued

• Demolition Permit
• HVAC New Installation or Change-out
• Residential Building Permit
• Simple Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit (Trade Permit)
• Temporary Power Permit

Fees, review times and which of these your project needs are in the Deep Permit Report.