New Bern, NC

Jessica Rhue (click this link to email) Director of Development Services (252)639-7587
Notice of Fee Schedule Changes Effective July 1, 2023 Click here to view
Overgrown lot? Trash & debris left behind? Report it! For properties within city limits, call Nancy Johnston at (252)639-2944 or Greg Holmes at (252)639-7584
Click here for resources to help guide you through the process of starting your own business within the city.
Surplus Properties for Sale Contact the City Clerk for more info.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW https://app.oncamino.com/newbern-nc

About Us 
Welcome to the City of New Bern  Development Services Department.
Our offices are located at 303 First Street. 
Mailing address: PO Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28563
Inspections: (252)639-2942
Planning: (252)639-7581

Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Development Services Department is to manage safe development and orderly growth throughout the city.  We provide timely, accurate, and consistent information and services to our stakeholders as it relates to this mission.

The department delivers professional services in the following areas:   land use planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, economic development, community development, transportation planning, historical preservation, mapping, floodplain management, resiliency efforts, nuisance abatement, minimum housing, and code enforcement services. 

As a team we embrace teamwork, innovation, respect, integrity, consistency, adaptability, and accuracy as central tenets of our operations.