City of Asheville - Building Permit Fee Rebates

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Financial Incentive
State:North Carolina
Incentive Type:Green Building Incentive
Web Site:http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Departments/Sustainability/SustainabilityResources.aspx#SD
Administrator:Building Safety Department
Start Date:07/01/2009
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Other EE

Authorities

Name:Asheville Permitting Fees
Effective Date:7/01/2009

Summary

The City of Asheville offers rebates for building permits and plan reviews for certain renewable energy technologies and green building certifications for homes and mixed-use commercial buildings. Rebates for building permit fees may apply to residences with the following designations:

  • Green Built North Carolina / HealthyBuilt Home Certification ($100)
  • Energy Star Rating ($100)
  • Geothermal heat pumps ($50)
  • Solar-energy systems ($50)
  • Wind turbines ($50)
  • Storm water (gray water) collection device for reuse in yard sprinkler or elsewhere ($50)

Regular fees must be paid in full but will be rebated upon certification. These rebates also apply to mixed-use commercial buildings if they include residential space.

The city will also reduce plan review fees by 50% for any building that is seeking LEED certification. Regular fees must be paid in full but will be rebated upon certification.

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