Mission Statement

The Town of Ahoskie Inspection Department is committed to the protection of the life, safety, health and welfare of all of its citizens by complying with local, state, and federal laws by ensuring that the public and private buildings are constructed or remodeled in accordance with minimum codes; and, all services are provided at the highest level of efficiency and professionalism. 

Building Inspections

The Town of Ahoskie Inspection Department is responsible for the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes within the Town of Ahoskie jurisdiction. 
This includes the review and issuance of all permits for construction of commercial, single family, multi-family, buildings and structures. 
Permits are also issued for accessory structures such as swimming pools, decks, storage buildings, garages, carports, etc. 
Once approved regular inspections are made on each permit issued and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued after the completion of the project. 
The department also enforces the Minimum Housing Code of the Town of Ahoskie.

The Building Inspections Office

Permits and questions may be submitted electronically to inspections@ahoskienc.gov.  

Please allow up to 48 hours for processing of all requests and permits when applicable. We appreciate your patience during this time as we are currently shortstaffed. 

Our Code Enforcement officers work to uphold standards which protect the health, safety, welfare, and property values of the town’s residents and businesses. These standards are enforced by our code enforcement officers within the Building Inspections and Zoning Department.
 

Reporting Potential Violations:

In an effort to provide a safe and pleasant environment for all citizens, we welcome the support and assistance of the community in reporting potential violations. You may download a complaint form here and email to inspections@ahoskienc.gov.

• Junk & Nuisance Vehicles
• Junk, Trash, Debris
• Tall Grass, Weeds
• Minimum Housing Code
• Commercial Oil & Grease Control Issues
• Construction/Signs without Required Permit(s)
• Zoning Violations
• Sidewalk Obstruction

For Grease Trap Cleaning Record Sheets, please click the link below:

https://www.ahoskienc.gov/media/Departments/CodeEnforcement/Cleaning Record Sheet.pdf

Complaint Process:

In order to have concerns addressed, several steps must take place.  They are as follow:

1. Problem identification (through citizen complaint or officer detection)
2. Investigation by a code enforcement officer
3. Notice of abatement will be issued detailing City ordinance violation
4. Time given for the property owner to respond to notice by attending a hearing or by correcting the violation
5. After that time has elapsed, a second inspection is conducted on the property
6. If the property is not brought into compliance, such condition(s) will be removed or otherwise remedied by having employees of the town or an independent contractor remove or abate the nuisance.
7. Property owner is billed by the Town for payment of services rendered to bring property into compliance