Orange County Building Codes (North Carolina)

Code Enforcement Offices in Orange County, North Carolina are responsible for ensuring compliance with Orange County building codes as well as other rules and regulations. They enforce building codes and zoning regulations, and their records include documents listing the building codes and regulations as well as reports of Orange County building code violations that stem from complaints or inspections. The Orange County Code Enforcement Office investigates potential code violations and keeps records of their reports, including any abatement orders. These records can be used to look up building codes, find code violations, and see approved building plans. Code Enforcement Offices typically provide online access to their building code records.

Hillsborough Code Enforcement Hillsborough NC 101 East Orange Street 27278 919-732-1270


Town and City Halls in Orange County, North Carolina provide municipal services for their community, including issuing and enforcing building codes. The Town or City Hall is responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and investigating possible Orange County building code violations. They keep records on building codes as well as any changes to the building code, and they may also review and approve building and renovation plans. The Town or City Hall typically has records on approved and rejected plans, investigations of Orange County building code violations, and any punishments or abatement plans for code violations. These records can be useful for prospective Orange County property buyers and property owners, and they are typically available through the Town or City Hall website.

Carrboro Town Hall Carrboro NC 301 West Main Street 27510 919-942-8541

Chapel Hill Town Hall Chapel Hill NC 405 Martin luther King Junior Boulevard 27514 919-968-2718

Hillsborough Town Hall Hillsborough NC 137 North Churton Street 27278 919-732-2104


Building Departments in Orange County, North Carolina create and enforce building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of this job, Building Departments maintain records on Orange County building codes, reviews of building codes, and record any changes to the code requirements or regulations. They also review and approve building and renovation plans to make sure they meet building codes, and they typically keep records on approved and rejected plans. Orange County Building Department records can identify building codes, find records of Orange County violations, and locate approved building plans. These building code documents are often available online through the local Building Department website.

Carrboro Zoning Carrboro NC 301 West Main Street 27510 919-918-7336

Chapel Hill Planning and Zoning Department Chapel Hill NC 405 Martin luther King Junior Boulevard 27514 919-968-2728