Potential developers can save a lot of time and get useful information and advice by discussing development plans with the appropriate local government planner or zoning administrator early in the development process.

Contact Information:

County	Website	Phone (828 area code)
Buncombe	Planning Permitting and Inspections	250-4830 250-5360
Henderson	Planning Permit Center	697-4819 697-4830
Madison	Inspections, Planning and Zoning	649-3766
Transylvania	Planning and Zoning Building Permitting and Enforcement	884-3205 884-3209

For state environmental regulations and permits, information and contact information may be found on NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)‘s website.