Business

The Town of Wake Forest has everything you need to ensure business success. With nearly 40,000 residents, Wake Forest provides a quality of life and business-friendly environment that few places can equal. That's why business and industry have thrived in this community for over a century and continue to do so today.

Located less than an hour's drive from the major cities of Raleigh and Durham, we enjoy a climate that offers the beauty of changing seasons while at the same time moderate enough to foster the enjoyment of the outdoors year-round.

In addition, Wake Forest has a large trainable work force that boasts a strong work ethic and a tremendous sense of loyalty to employers.

This page is designed to help you navigate through the town's "Business" pages. The links below or to the left of the screen are provided to assist you with your day-to-day business in Wake Forest.

 

Discover Wake Forest - Wake Forest Economic Development

Discover Wake Forest is the Town of Wake Forest's economic development website provides instant access to information about Wake Forest including demographic statistics, quality of life, business resources, development activity, town infrastructure, economic indicators, downtown development, and much more. The site also features a building and land inventory search that provides quick and easy access to information. Interested individuals can simply log onto the site and search local listings. Wake Forest works closely with local brokers to create a database of information for the site including property address, property type, square footage, location description, additional property details, and broker name and contact information.

 

Town Department & Services

Here's where you can find out about the array of services offered by the Town of Wake Forest.

 

Forms & Applications

Forms & Applications page includes applications for Beer & Wine Licenses, Board of Adjustment, Certificates of Appropriateness, Development Permits, Flood Permits, Sign Permits, Special Use Permits, and much more are found here.

 

Maps, Plans & Ordinances

Our Maps, Plans & Ordinances page provides the Town of Wake Forest Code of Ordinances, Historic District Guidelines, Land Development Plans, Land Use Management Plans, and more!

 

Inspections Fees

View our complete listing of general fees, non-residential permit fees, water meter and electric fees, and more.

 

Inspections Procedures

Learn about the Town's Inspections Procedures, including how to complete a residential building permit application, the requirements for a residential or commercial plan review and more.

 

Planning & Zoning

News and contact information about Planning & Zoning requirements in the Town of Wake Forest.

 

Chamber of Commerce

A link to the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce.

 

Wake Forest Downtown, Inc.

Formed in 1984, Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. endeavors to foster the health and vitality of Downtown Wake Forest.

 

Quality of Life

Our Quality of Life page offers Information about climate, culture, education, housing, labor, and a lot more!

Business
Economic Development Director
919-435-9418
Marketing & Business Relations Specialist
919-435-9422