| Program | City of Asheville - Building Permit Fee Rebates |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| Implementing sector | Local |
| Last Update | |
| State | North Carolina |
| Administrator | Building Safety Department |
| Website | http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Departments/Sustainability/SustainabilityResources.a… |
| Start Date | |
| Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics |
| Sectors | Residential |
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.
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