Permits Quick Reference
Online Portals
Section titled “Online Portals”| Portal | Use For | Link |
|---|---|---|
| City E-Development | Building, Fire, Zoning permits | fayetteville.idtplans.com |
| NC Secretary of State | Business registration | sosnc.gov |
| NC Dept of Revenue | Sales tax | ncdor.gov |
| NC ABC Commission | Alcohol permits | abc.nc.gov |
Permits by Type
Section titled “Permits by Type”Building & Construction
Section titled “Building & Construction”| Permit | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1707 |
| Electrical Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1707 |
| Plumbing Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1707 |
| Mechanical Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1707 |
| Sign Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1705 |
Historic District
Section titled “Historic District”| Permit | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Appropriateness | Historic Resources | 910-433-1457 |
Food & Beverage
Section titled “Food & Beverage”| Permit | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Permit | Cumberland County Health | All food service |
| ABC Permit | NC ABC Commission | 919-779-0700 |
| Mobile Food Vendor | City of Fayetteville | Food trucks |
Special Use & Events
Section titled “Special Use & Events”| Permit | Contact | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Event Application | Special Events | 910-433-1505 | $100 |
| Temporary Use Permit | Development Services | 910-433-1707 | Varies |
| Street Closure | Engineering Division | 910-433-1656 | Varies |
| Historic Downtown Outdoor Use | Development Services | 910-433-1707 | $60/year |
| Outdoor Dining / Encroachment | Engineering Division | 910-433-1656 | Varies |
| ABC Event Permit (alcohol) | NC ABC Commission | 919-948-7941 | $50 |
| Temporary Food Vendor | Cumberland County Health | 910-433-3600 | ~$75/vendor |
| Tent / Temporary Structure | Fire Marshal’s Office | — | Varies |
Detailed Guides
Section titled “Detailed Guides”- Event Organizer Permit Guide — Complete guide for organizing events downtown
- Historic Downtown Outdoor Use Permit — Sidewalk dining, displays, and merchandise in the Historic Core
- IDTplans Portal Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough of the city’s e-Development portal, with the city’s official training videos
- Complete Permits Checklist
- Food Truck Requirements
- Location Selection Guide
Processing Times
Section titled “Processing Times”| Permit Type | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| Building Permit | 5-10 business days |
| Historic Downtown Outdoor Use | Up to 10 business days |
| Certificate of Appropriateness | 2-4 weeks |
| ABC Permit | 30-60 days |
| Sign Permit | 3-5 business days |