Permit Applications

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. Once ready to submit you may also do so by accessing the Citizen's Self Service portal.

Citizen Self Service Help Documents

1. Navigating the Online Permitting Portal (PDF)
2. Helpful Hints for Electronic Plan Submittal (PDF)
3. Inspections Flow Chart (PDF)
4. Inspection Scheduling and Canceling (PDF)
5. Building Services - Uploading Attachments to Inspections (PDF)

Commercial Permit Packages

1. Application for Day Care & Group Home License (PDF)
2. Commercial Permit Package - ABC Permit (PDF)
3. Commercial Permit Package - Building and-or Structures (New Build, Additions, Upfit/Remodels, 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 Soil Bearing Report Form (PDF)
2. Mobile Home (PDF)