The following is a list of frequently asked questions about Building Permits and Inspections.
IMPORTANT - READ FIRST:
- Maximum Payments allowed through Portal is $25,000 – If your total exceeds this amount, make payments in the amount of $25,000 or less by paying in partial payments. Make sure any unpaid amounts are paid in full. If a single permit fee is over $25,000, you can contact us at 704-866-6729 for us to take a credit card payment over the phone or you can send a check made out to City of Gastonia and mail to City of Gastonia, Attn: Building Services, PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053.
- Building Contractors/ General Contractor and all Single Trade Contractors must follow instructions in order to register for City View Portal access and to upload Contractor Form, when prompted on portal contractor registration process. Please do not email, form must be uploaded. Below are step-by step instruction videos on this process and it is highly recommended to watch these before registering.
How to Register on CityView Portal Tutorial
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How to Register on CityView Portal Contractor Registration Tutorial
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Cómo registrarse en CityView Portal Tutorial |
Cómo registrarse en CityView Portal Tutorial Registracion de Contratista |
Homeowners doing work themselves and applying for a permit will need to follow the following video for portal access;
Cómo registrarse en CityView Portal Tutorial |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• General Contractor/Building Contractor Listing Subs on Application
• Homeowners Doing work Themselves
RELATED TO PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
• Addition (Commercial or Residential)
• Alcohol Law Enforcement (ABC Permit)
• Accessory Buildings (Sheds and Detached Garages for Commercial and Residential
• Building - New Multi-Family Dwelling (apartment buildings)
• Building - Retaining Walls (Residential or Commercial)
• Day Care & Family Care Permits
• Deck (Commercial and Residential)
• Demolition (Commercial and Residential)
• Equipment Change Out Application
• Manufactured Home, also known as Mobile Home (Double Wide or Single Wide)
• Moving Permit (House Moving Permit)
• New Single-Family Dwelling & Modular Home
• Renovation (Interior Remodel for Commercial and Residential)
• Single Trade Permits - Electrical
• Single Trade Permits - Mechanical
• Single Trade Permits - Plumbing
• Zoning (Certificate of Compliance) Permit
Offices for Building Permits and Inspections are located in the Garland Municipal Business Center at 150 S. York Street on the first floor.
Contact Information:
Garland Municipal Business Center
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
704.866.6729 extension 3 (office)
704.836.0010 (fax)
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