The Inspections Division provides the comprehensive permitting and building inspection needs of Sanford, Broadway and Lee County.
Operating under the North Carolina Building Code, this division provides Central Intake Permitting which enables applicants the ability to apply for and obtain the required building permits and department approvals in a quick and convenient way by being a one-stop shop.
The process for Central Intake consolidates the approvals for the permitting of the Building Inspections, Planning & Zoning and Fire departments for residential and commercial new construction, alterations, additions and renovations with simultaneous reviews.
Applicants simply apply for the appropriate building permit online through the CSS Portal, where each step will guide you through the requirements.
Properties that may require Environmental Health approval, must contact Environmental Health to complete that process.
Important phone numbers during the Inspections process:
- City of Sanford/Lee County Inspections Division: 919-718-4654
- Lee County Fire Marshall's Office: 919-718-4670
- Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department: 919-718-4654
- City of Sanford/TriRiver Water Engineering Department: 919-777-1122
- Sanford Fire Department: 919-777-1300
- Emergency After Hours Phone Number: 919-718-4653
- Lee County Environmental Health: 919-718-4641
