City of Asheville - Building Permit Fee Rebates

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.