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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Effective July 1, 2026, applicants will no longer be able to submit trade permit applications through the Clayton Permit Portal (eSuite).

Beginning July 1, 2026, all trade permit applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Applicants will no longer be able to apply for trade permits online through the eSuite Permit Portal.

Trade Application - Commercial & Residential

Owners Consent Form

Contractor Access

e-Permits is an online service that allows registered contractors to request inspections.IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICEEffective July 1, 2026, applicants will no longer be able to submit trade permit applications through the Clayton Permit Portal (eSuite).Beginning July 1, 2026, all trade permit applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Applicants will no longer be able to apply for trade permits online through the eSuite Permit Portal.Trade Application - Commercial & ResidentialOwners Consent Form

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Activate Account - Contractors who are already registered with the city may activate their account online.

Forgot Username - If you have already activated your account but have forgotten your username, simply click here to retrieve it.

Forgot Password - If you have already activated your account but have forgotten your password, simply click here to reset it.

Inspections Request Line: 919-359-8717 (Leave message by 4 p.m. for next day inspections.)

Resident Access

WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF CLAYTON, N.C. ONLINE BUILDING INSPECTIONS PERMIT ACCESS.

Public Information Search

You may search for project permits if one has been issued. Search for permit by entering any of the following information " Permit Type, Permit Number or the location address." If within our jurisdiction or a permit has been issued it will self populate the address to click on. If address doesn't populate no permit has been issued or it's not located within our jurisdiction.

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Service Address