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500 N. Main St.
Suite 47
Monroe, NC 28112

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704-283-3816
704-292-2513 (fax)

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Visiting our office at Government Center? Due to a construction project currently underway through January 2026, all visitors will need to follow signs to the building's temporary entrance off N. Church St. MORE INFORMATION

Effective July 1, 2025, Union County Building Code Enforcement will no longer accept MEG tests and/or reports from a NC Registered Design Professional in lieu of an Electrical Inspection for wiring that has been concealed. Any concealment of electrical wiring prior to an approved inspection must be removed.

Permitting Fees

Our new fee schedule became effective August 1, 2025.

Download the current Fee Schedule.

Building Code Enforcement strives to complete all inspections in a timely manner, typically the day requested. However, there are times when the number of requests is more than can be completed in a single day. These requests are carried forward and will be completed as soon as possible.

If an occupied residence is scheduled for an inspection, please note a number on the inspection request that the inspector should call prior to arriving. This will prevent a homeowner from waiting at the residence for the inspector to arrive.

Your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated.

How do I obtain a Building Permit?

To begin this process, three considerations must be addressed. These considerations are water and sewer, zoning and applicable codes.

Water and sewer may be regulated by Union County Water, Environmental Health or a combination of the two agencies.

Adherence to the NC Building Code is mandated by the Building Code Enforcement Division.

To secure a residential building permit, you must submit a completed building permit application. Forms are available online via the link below or in our office. Along with this application, you must either have an accessibility letter from Public Works of Sewer and/or Water (this letter may be required to come from the appropriate planning jurisdiction), or a septic permit or septic waiver from Environmental Health. You will also need zoning approval (parcels under the jurisdiction of the County will be handled in our office), lien agent and workers comp information (if the job is over $30,000).

Cost of a residential permit is based upon square footage (heated and/or unheated). Please reference the fee schedule.

Zoning

The Zoning Administrator is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Union County Development Ordinance, which governs the use of property, setbacks from property lines, violations of the ordinance and floodplain for unincorporated Union County. The Zoning Administrator is also part of the commercial plan review of buildings being constructed within the County's jurisdiction.

Union County’s zoning jurisdiction does not include the following cities, towns and villages:

For more information about zoning in those jurisdictions, please contact them directly. You can find their contact information in the Development Guide.

Building Codes

Building Codes and Procedures – State Resources

Building Codes and Procedures – Union County Resources

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