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A complimentary service for small businesses and similar small organizations that do not have the resources to hire a North Carolina Licensed General Contractor.
Welcome Cary Businesses
The Town of Cary is interested in the success of your new business and wants to partner with you to help navigate the process. Our development liaisons are here to help.
Inspections Assistance Service
The Inspection Assistance Program (IAP) is designed to help small business owners navigate the construction and building inspections required to start a new business. Cary understands that every day your business isn't open costs you money through lease payments and lost revenue.
What is the cost? There is no additional cost (beyond the typical cost of building permits).
What is the benefit? Considering your goals and challenges, we help create a plan to keep your project moving forward. Our IAP team can help you coordinate the appropriate inspectors (zoning compliance, stormwater, utility pretreatment, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, and fire) when needed. We can also help guide business owners through questions about sign permits, health department regulations, facilitation of certificates of occupancy, and other concerns.
Who qualifies for this program? Small business owners, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, or similar who have not hired a licensed North Carolina General Contractor to manage their construction work. Restaurants, bakeries, salons, churches, and small retail establishments commonly qualify for this program.
How do I get started? Please Contact:
Kevin Ryan
Inspections Assistance Case Manager
Call 311 within Cary or (919) 469-4000 outside of Cary
311@carync.gov
Need assistance before you start the permitting process?
Please consider contacting our Development Liaison team with any questions or concerns that arise prior to the permit application. They can provide guidance on key zoning and design considerations to save you time and money. We strongly advise that you contact the Development Liaisons before you sign a lease!