Code Enforcement

Pasquotank County Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the zoning ordinance, nuisance codes, and other development regulations to maintain health, safety, and property values within Pasquotank County. This division conducts inspections, responds to and investigates complaints, and prepares correspondence to address violations.

Pasquotank County Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the zoning ordinance, nuisance codes, and other development regulations to maintain health, safety, and property values within Pasquotank County. This division conducts inspections, responds to and investigates complaints, and prepares correspondence to address violations.

How to report a complaint

If you would like to report a property with possible code violations or safety hazards, please read the information below. A completed application must be submitted to proceed with a request.

To start the process, you must click the Open Form button, then complete the online application.
The application must be completed in full to be accepted with a detailed description of the complaint.
Allow ample time for the investigation process. The information about the process can be found below.

Code Enforcement Application Form

Your Name (optional)

First Name

Last Name

Your Email Address (required)

Complaint or Violation Address (required)

Description of Complaint (Please include the violation address, your address & a contact number for you) the details are required. *Again, a contact number for you (as the applicant) is "required".

*Checkbox (required)

Zoning Complaints - Nuisance Violations (tall grass, a large accumulation of trash and debris) and Zoning Ordinance Violations in Pasquotank County's jurisdiction.

Building Violations - Structures without Permits/ Demolition Requests/ Unsafe Buildings (based on NC Code & the Zoning Ordinance for unsafe structures) in Pasquotank County's jurisdiction.

Fire Code or Violations - Code related fire safety and requirements.