Inspections Services

Ask an Environmental Health Specialist

Use our online form to ask an Environmental Health Specialist a question.

Ask an Inspector

Use this form to ask a Building Inspector your Code or construction permit question. (Rental property questions should be addressed to your local Housing Department.)

Ask a Planner

Use our form to ask a Planner your zoning or land use question

Building Permits

This website only displays information for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits after January 29, 2002. If your project/construction was prior to January 29, 2002, the permit and inspection history will not be found on this website.

Permitting Information Portal

Restaurant Inspections

View North Carolina Public Health Inspections information.

Septic Permits

Search for septic system permits

Well and / or Septic System Information

Use this form to learn about the well and/or septic system on your property.

Well Permits

The Orange County Health Department is committed to the protection of our groundwater resources in order to assure a safe and adequate supply of water for our citizens.

Well Water Testing

The Orange County Health Department is committed to the protection of county groundwater resources in order to assure a safe and adequate supply of water for our citizens. Environmental Health provides a variety of water testing services for citizens who are served by well water.