Applications and Forms | Town of Cary

Looking to apply or register online? Visit our Electronic Plan Review portal.

Fiscal Year 2026 - Development Plan Filing Fees.

Planning/Zoning Applications & Forms

Rezoning

Annexation

Annexation petitions are being reviewed electronically. Please review the Owner-Initiated Frequently Asked Questions page before submitting an application.

Forms listed below may be downloaded for your review and preparation for applying online.

Owner-Initiated Annexation Petition

The correct signature page is required with the application. Submit a draft without signatures and notary for staff to review. Once staff deems the correct form has been submitted with the correct names you will be asked to provide the original forms.

Property Owned by INDIVIDUALS
Property Owned by a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Property Owned by General Partnership, Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
Property Owned by CORPORATION

Signs

Development Plans

Quasi-judicial Processes

Zoning Verification Letter

Zoning Compliance Permits

Accessory Use

Please view the Frequently Asked questions prior to submitted your application in the electronic plan review portal.

Beekeeping (Electronic)
Backyard Chickens (Electronic)
Food Trucks (Electronic)
Home Occupation Application (Electronic)
Accessory/Utility Dwelling Unit Application (Downloadable PDF link found in the Guide)
Small Home Day Care Application Guide (Downloadable PDF link found in the Guide)
Large Home Day Care Application (Downloadable PDF link - Fill out and upload with building permit application)

Other Applications

Building Permits

General

Irrigation

Non-Residential

Residential

Stormwater Applications & Forms

Forms and Documents

Utilities

Water and Sewer

Transportation Applications & Forms

Traffic Analysis Report

Transportation

Other

ABC Permits

New Vendor Information

Non-Profit General Service Grants

Precious Metals Permits