Frequently Asked Questions

There is no fee for this application.

Yes, for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Yes, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department at 910-259-1202.

You will need to complete and submit a Bona Fide Farm Exemption Application (PDF). Please complete this application and email it to Donna Sayre at dsayre@pendercountync.gov or deliver to 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC.

"The bona fide farm exemption protects agricultural operations from land use zoning regulations in North Carolina county's and municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction. But, the bona fide farm exemption is not a free pass for any activity or development to occur on property where agriculture occurs." (UNC School of Government)

From the North Carolina General Statutes §160D-903:

"For purposes of determining whether a property is being used for bona fide farm purposes, any of the following is sufficient evidence that the property is being used for bona fide farm purposes, but other evidence may also be considered:
(1) A farm sales tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Revenue.
(2) A copy of the property tax listing showing that the property is eligible for participation in the present‑use value program pursuant to G.S. 105‑277.3.
(3) A copy of the farm owner's or operator's Schedule F from the owner's or operator's most recent federal income tax return.
(4) A forest management plan."

Please contact the North Carolina Department of Revenue to find out more information.

Please contact the Pender County Tax Office at 910-259-1222.

No. Those municipalities process their own applications.

North Carolina General Statutes §160D-903