Permit Applications

Residential & Commercial Permit Packages

The following packages contain the forms and procedures needed by Gaston County Building Inspections to process your permit applications. There may be other approvals needed from either state or local agencies to complete the permit process. You will need to obtain those approvals prior to submitting your information.

Please select your desired permit package and complete all forms.

Bring those forms, any necessary drawings/plans along with zoning approval from the jurisdiction which your project is located as well as approval from any other agencies that pertain to your project to the building inspections office. You may also make use of the Citizen's Self Service portal.

Commercial Permit Packages

  1. Application for Day Care & Group Home License (PDF)
  2. Commercial Permit Package - ABC Permit (PDF)
  3. Commercial Permit Package - Commercial Building and-or Structures (New Build, Etc.) (PDF)
  4. Commercial Permit Package - Commercial Demolition (PDF)
  5. Commercial Permit Package - Commercial Temporary Building Application (PDF)
  6. Commercial Permit Package - Sign Permit (PDF)
  7. Commercial Single Trade Application (PDF)

Residential Permit Packages

  1. Residential Permit Package - Deck Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Residential Permit Package - Detached Structures (PDF)
  3. Residential Permit Package - Docks and Piers (PDF)
  4. Residential Permit Package - New Homes, Additions and Decks with Roofs (PDF)
  5. Residential Permit Package - Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (PDF)
  6. Residential Permit Package - Remodel (PDF)
  7. Residential Permit Package - Residential Demolition (PDF)
  8. Residential Permit Package - Single Trade Permit (PDF)

Manufactured Home Permits

  1. Manufactured Home Inspection Procedures (PDF)
  2. Manufactured Home Soil Bearing Report Form (PDF)
  3. Mobile Home (PDF)

Temporary Power

  1. Temporary Power Application (PDF)
  2. Temporary Power Rules (PDF)

Miscellaneous Documents

  1. Appendix D-Workers Compensation (PDF)
  2. Structure Summary (PDF)
  3. Inspections Flow Chart (PDF)
  4. Inspection Scheduling and Canceling (PDF)
  5. Appendix M (PDF)
  6. Energy Certificate (PDF)
  7. Fee Schedule (PDF)
  8. ICC Valuation Table (PDF)
  9. Lien Agent (PDF)
  10. Third Party Inspection Form - Use for Licensed Engineers and Architects (PDF)
  11. Building in a Flood Area (PDF)

Zoning / Land Use

  1. Commercial Site Plan Application (PDF)
  2. Zoning Application (PDF)

Helpful Tips for Permitting Electronically with Gaston County

  1. Helpful Hints for Electronic Plan Submittal (PDF)
  2. Navigating the Online Permitting Portal (PDF)
  3. Building Services - Uploading Attachments to Inspections (PDF)