Permits, Forms & Documents

1. Building/Trade Permits

   Click here to apply for a trade permit or search for active/closed out permits applied for since January 2019. You will need to create an account to search for permits and have an assigned Contractor ID from the Planning Department to apply for a Trade Permit.

2. Crowd Gathering Permits

   Do you anticipate attendance of over 100 people? If so, you may need a Crowd Gathering Permit.

3. Development Permits

   If you plan on building, remodeling, repairing or taking on a handyman project, your first move should be to check with the Building Inspectors in the Planning and Development Department.

4. Short-Term Rental Registration

   The Town of Nags Head’s registration program for Short-Term Rentals (i.e. Airbnb's or VRBO’s, etc.) is now active. Short-Term Rentals can involve the rental of a whole house or a portion of a resident-occupied house. Short-Term Rentals are required to be registered, with some exceptions.

5. Unmanned Aircraft Use

   Nags Head Town Code sets forth regulations for the use of small unmanned aircraft, such as drones, in the town.