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
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GP Number - Name |
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Permit Text |
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SWG 01 - Single Family Residence |
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SWG 02 - Bulkheads & Boat Ramps |
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SWG 03 - Clearing & Grading |
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SWG 04 - Linear Utility Projects |
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SWG 05 - Residential Development less than 1 acre |
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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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