State Stormwater General Permits

Fee adjustments 2025

In accordance with General Statute 143B-279.19, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has adjusted certain fees and rates for its programs to support the delivery of services and issuance of environmental permits. This is effective as of July 1, 2025.

Certain, limited land disturbing activities can be covered by Post-Construction General Permits, which do not require a detailed technical review by DEMLR. Please see the table below for the activities that can be covered under general permits, copies of the permits, and application forms.

*Note that these general permits are not the same as Industrial General Permits, which can be found here.

State Stormwater General Permits

GP Number - Name

Application

Permit Text

SWG 01 - Single Family Residence

NOI
 

Permit
 

SWG 02 - Bulkheads & Boat Ramps

NOI
 

Permit
 

SWG 03 - Clearing & Grading

 NOI

 Permit

SWG 04 - Linear Utility Projects

 NOI

 Permit

SWG 05 - Residential Development less than 1 acre

 NOI

 Permit

As of 1/1/2017, the SWG06 Low Density general permit is no longer offered.  Low density projects may apply under the Standard Permitting Process or the Fast Track Permitting Process (if the project qualifies).
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