Permit Services
Provides permitting information and service to the citizens of Catawba County, including municipalities. The Permit Center currently operates two locations within the County in an effort to provide convenient sites for the public to acquire permits and information for Building Services, Planning and Development, Fire Marshal’s Office, and Environmental Health in a coordinated, efficient, and friendly manner.
REQUEST INSPECTIONS:
- Online: Online Inspection Request
- Phone: 828-465-8399
SUBMIT PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
- Email: permitapps@catawbacountync.gov
- Fax: 828-465-8962
GENERAL QUESTIONS: 828-465-8399
During peak months, please allow additional time for permit processing.
Submit Online Inspection Requests
Register for Automated Notifications (if you have been issued a permit and do not already receive automated notifications)
- Accessory Structure Application
- Building Permit Application
- County Water & Sewer Application
- Fire Permits
- Manufactured Home Permit Application
- Permit Center Credit
- Residential Erosion Control
- Residential Pier Application
- Safety Permit
- Sign Permit Application
- Swimming Pool Application
- Temporary Utilities Application
- Temporary Stage Certification
- Trade Permits:
- Worker's Compensation Affidavit
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- Contractor Search
- Contractor Search by Date Range
- Monthly Reports
- Permit Detail Search
- Permits Issued: Permit Type Selection
- Permits Issued: Work Class Selection
- Permit Parcel Search
- Permit Partial Address Search
- Total Permits Issued
- Yearly Reports
- New Commercial Buildings or Additions Permits Completed
- New Business in Existing Buildings - Approved
- Census Tract Special Permit Listing
The following links provide information for permits and inspections. You do not need an account to view or search record information. For more search options, click Reports (above).
Permit Detail Search: Search permit and inspection records based on the permit number.
Contractor Search: Search permit and inspection records based on the contractor’s name.
To schedule an inspection, contact the Permit Center at permitapps@catawbacountync.gov or 828-465-8399 (leave a message). Please include the permit number or street address of the project, the inspection type, and the desired date for the inspection in the message.
Inspections are scheduled for the following workday. Once that day is booked, inspections are scheduled for the next available workday.
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| Pat Queen Permit Center Supervisor (828) 465-7964 | Kelsi Crouch Permit Center Specialist (828) 465-8399 |
| Patricia Mathes Permit Center Specialist (828) 465-8399 | Regina Munday Permit Center Specialist (828) 465-8399 |
| Chantel Harrington Permit Center Specialist (828) 465-8399 |
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