Development Services Center   

Tony P. Roberts, Director 

230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170
Wilmington, NC 28403
Main:(910)798-7308
Fax: (910)798-7060 

Quality Customer Service is our Top Priority 

Office Hours 7:30am - 5pm 

In celebration of NHC Government Month, we invite you to join us for our open house. April 13th, 5pm-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please visit the DSC staff during this event to learn about our newest changes!

 Providing service excellence for our citizens in coordination and
 collaboration with all departments, agencies and jurisdictions in the construction & development of New Hanover County.

Helpful Information

• Applications for construction permits may be submitted between 7:30am and 4:30 pm
• For cash customers schedule an inspection by calling 798-7151 and pay with a credit/debit card over the phone
• For NHC Insp Dept account holders you may email us at dsc@nhcgov.com or fax us using our insp req form to 798-7060 or:
• Our IDEA (Inspections Department Express Access) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to schedule inspections and check on inspection results. Phone number: 910-798-4332 (IDEA) You will need the Phone Access Code from your Permit
• Inspection Request Cutoff time is 3:30pm
• Inspections requested by 3:30pm will be scheduled for next business day
• Inspections scheduled from 3:30pm to 5pm are scheduled for the day after the next business day Monday through Friday
• Inspection Cancellation Policy
• Inspectors are usually in the office from 7:30am to 8:00am
• Visa and Master Card are accepted.