Planning & Inspections
*New* Craven County Planning and Inspections Portal
The Craven County Planning and Inspections Portal is an online platform designed to streamline your planning and permitting needs. The online system allows you to apply, schedule, and pay for permits any time of day from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Click here to create an account and begin the online permitting process.
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Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Ordinance (Adopted 1-20-2026)
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Additional Flood Plain Resources:
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Craven County Complaint Procedure Flyer- Q4 2025
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The objectives of the Planning and Inspections Department are to help promote and coordinate the orderly growth and development of lands within the county, aid in the orderly development of county government, and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community through proper planning techniques and accurate enforcement of building codes and regulations set by the State of North Carolina and Craven County.
Disclaimer
The information contained in the following pages was valid at the time of publication. Craven County reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time and without notice, and assumes no legal responsibility for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies on this site.