Residential Permit Information for Unlicensed General Contractors
This page contains permit information for Catawba County’s most common building application types. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all permit types. If the project falls outside one of these categories, please contact the Permit Center at 828-465-8399 for more information.
A general contractor’s license is required for all projects with a total cost of the project exceeds $30,000. Project cost as defined by G.S. 87-10(a1) is the value of the project minus the cost of the land and ancillary improvements to the land.
These forms are typically required for an accessory building application with an unlicensed general contractor. Additional forms or approvals may be required depending on your particular project. Please contact the Catawba County Permit Center at 828-465-8399 to determine all approvals needed prior to making application.
- Zoning Permit Approval (to begin - contact the jurisdiction where the project is located)
- Water & Sewer and/or Septic & Well Approval
- Erosion Control Affidavit
- Unlicensed General Contractor Form
- Building Permit Application
~To minimize delays, please submit all approvals, applications, and forms at one time.~
These forms are typically required for an alteration application with an unlicensed general contractor. Additional forms or approvals may be required depending on your particular project. Please contact the Catawba County Permit Center at 828-465-8399 to determine all approvals needed prior to making application.
- Zoning Permit Approval (may be required - contact the jurisdiction where the project is located)
- Water & Sewer and/or Septic & Well Approval
- Unlicensed General Contractor Form
- Building Permit Application
~To minimize delays, please submit all approvals, applications, and forms at one time.~
Unlicensed General Contractors are not eligible to apply for this project type.
These forms are typically required for a modular home application with an unlicensed general contractor. Additional forms or approvals may be required depending on your particular project. Please contact the Catawba County Permit Center at 828-465-8399 to determine all approvals needed prior to making application.
- Zoning Permit Approval (to begin - contact the jurisdiction where the project is located)
- Water & Sewer and/or Septic & Well Approval
- Erosion Control Affidavit
- Modular Bond
- Workers' Compensation Affidavit
- Unlicensed General Contractor Form
- Designation of Lien Agent
- Stamped House Plans
- Building Permit Application
~To minimize delays, please submit all approvals, applications, and forms at one time.~
These forms are typically required for a pool/spa application with an unlicensed general contractor. Additional forms or approvals may be required depending on your particular project. Please contact the Catawba County Permit Center at 828-465-8399 to determine all approvals needed prior to making application.
- Zoning Permit Approval (to begin - contact the jurisdiction where the project is located)
- Water & Sewer and/or Septic & Well Approval
- Erosion Control Affidavit
- Unlicensed General Contractor Form
- Building Permit Application
~To minimize delays, please submit all approvals, applications, and forms at one time.~
Unlicensed General Contractors are not eligible to apply for this project type.