Water and Sewer Service Connections

The City of Raleigh provides water and sewer services in Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon. The services are a part of any project that requires a connection to the City of Raleigh’s Water and Sewer System.

Begin the process:
Before You Apply
FAQ
Development Fee Schedule
Permit and Development Portal Information

Standalone Water and Sewer Service Requests

This permitting process applies to the installation of water and sewer services for existing homes and irrigation (residential and non-residential) in Raleigh and the Merger Communities when there is no building permit under review.

City of Raleigh Connection Process
Merger Town Connection Process
Irrigation Connection Process
Permit and Development Portal Information
Permit Fees / Scheduling Inspections
Starting or Stopping Utility Service
Start or Stop Utility Service (Meter installation for new construction)

Water and Sewer for Residential Building Permits

For residential building permits in Raleigh, please visit the following pages or contact the Customer Service Center.  Water and sewer connection permits are issued with the processes.

• Building a New Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex
• Building a New Townhouse
• Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Water and Sewer for Commercial and Development Projects

If your project involves subdivision or site plan approval, extension of water and sewer mains, or commercial building permitting, visit the following pages or contact the Customer Service Center:

• Preliminary Subdivision Plans
• Administrative Site Review
• Site Permit Review
• Commercial Permits: New Buildings, Additions, and Change of Use