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Below are links (you may choose Word format of PDF format) to the Town of Duck various building permit forms and necessary attachments. If you have a particular question with regard to any of these forms, please email us at info@townofduck.com and reference "Permit Forms" in the subject.

The following table will allow you to download the corresponding forms in Adobe (pdf) format. If you prefer to download these forms in Word click the following link: Word Format
Fees are published in the Adopted Fee Schedule and are subject to change.

Permit Description PDF Format Fee
Application for new construction, additions, remodels, pools, hot tubs, decks, etc. Building Permit Application (One page - legal size)
Building Permit Application (Two page - letter size)
varies
Minimum fee $100
Application to tear down an existing house Demolition Permit Application $250 - $600
Application to move a house, into, out of and within the Town of Duck House Moving Permit Application $250 - $1000
Application for individual, licensed trade work; i.e. electrical meter change out/upgrade, HVAC replacement, plumbing or gas replacement. Work to be performed as subcontractor - see trade release forms below. Individual Trade Permit Application varies
Minimum fee $100
Application for any man-made disturbance in a floodplain (required with submission of all Building Permit Applications if the property is located within a flood zone) Floodplain Development Application $100
New development requires planning for vegetation. A vegetation management plan showing what vegetation is to be retained on the lot and what is to be replanted must be provided prior to approval of a building permit or land disturbance permit. Vegetation Mgmt Plan/Tree Removal Application none
Property Owner acknowledgement that the Town of Duck does not enforce restrictive covenants (required with submission of all Building Permit Applications) Property Owners Association Disclaimer none
Affidavit of Workers' Compensation Coverage (required from the Agent or General Contractor with submission of all Building Permit Applications) Affidavit of Workers' Compensation Coverage none
Owner Authorization for projects with construction cost of $30,000 or less (required from Owner and Agent with submission of Building Permit Application) Owner Authorization for projects under 30K none
Property Owner certification for nonrental parking deferral; allows for the deferral of parking spaces provided the property is not in a rental program, and provided a survey is submitted showing the parking requirements can be met if the property converts to a rental or is sold. This certification and approved survey must be filed with the Register of Deeds. Property Owner Certification for Parking Deferral none
Property Owner Certification regarding As-Built Survey; allows for submission of a building permit application with a survey that is more than 9 months old, provided the property owner affirms the survey is still accurate (this will be verified on site), that there will be no change in the footprint of the existing structure with the new construction and with the understanding that an As-Built survey will be required prior to final inspection Property Owner Certification regarding As-Built Survey none
Application for authorization of temporary electrical connection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (several requirements must be met and an inspection performed prior to release of power) Temporary Electrical Connection Authorization Form $300
Appendix B - Building Code Summary for All Commercial Projects. This form is required to be completed and submitted either on the building plans or separately with any permit application involving commercial projects Appendix B - Commercial Projects assessed with building permit
V zone Certification. This form is required for all development that occurs in High Velocity (v) Flood Zones. This form needs to be completed by a licensed North Carolina engineer or architect. (Available in PDF format only) V Zone Certification n/a

Licensed Trade Release Forms
****Release Forms MUST be signed by the Licensee/Qualifier****
Electric Electrical Contractor Release Form none
Gas/Fuel Piping Gas Contractor Release Form none
Mechanical Mechanical Contractor Release Form none
Plumbing Plumbing Contractor Release Form none


Can't find the form you need? Feel free to email us at info@townofduck.com and reference "Permit Forms" in the subject. We will be glad to assist you.


Town of Duck, 1240 Duck Road, Waterfront Shops, P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949
Phone 252.255.1234 · Fax 252.255-1236
email: info@townofduck.com

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