Providence County building permits & inspections
Find the office responsible for building permits, plan review, inspections, and zoning in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Researched offices in Providence County
Cranston Department of Building Inspections and Zoning
(401) 780-6012East Providence Building Inspection Division
(401) 435-7722Pawtucket Zoning and Code Enforcement Office
(401) 728-0500Providence Department of Inspection and Standards
(401) 680-5201Woonsocket Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Division
(401) 767-9238Finding the right permit office
- Identify the exact property address and municipality.
- Confirm whether the city, town, township, borough, parish, county, or regional authority serves that address.
- Ask which permits, zoning approvals, plan reviews, and inspections apply to the project.
- Keep the official portal, permit number, approved plans, and inspection instructions together.
Our guide City or county: who issues your building permit? explains how to check city limits and unincorporated areas using parcel maps and tax records.
What to check in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's statewide codes are based on the 2021 International Codes and include town-by-town snow, wind, and frost-depth values. Local building officials issue permits and inspect.
Statewide codes, local building officials. An address inside an incorporated city or another local jurisdiction may be served by a separate building department.