CityView FAQ’s Permits & Inspections

The following is a list of frequently asked questions about 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.
• Homeowner/Applicant/Contractor/Design Professional - must follow instructions in order to register for City View Portal access.  Below are step-by step instruction videos on this process and it is highly recommended to watch these before registering.  

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• General Contractor/Building Contractor Listing Subs on Application

• Homeowners Doing work Themselves

• Lien Agent - when required

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 Commercial

• Building - New Multi-Family Dwelling (apartment buildings)

• Building - Solar Panels

• Building - Retaining Walls (Residential or Commercial)

• Car Port

• Change of Use

• Commercial Shell

• Construction Trailer

• 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

• Pool/Hot Tub

• Renovation (Interior Remodel for Commercial and Residential)

• Roof

• Sign Permit

• Single Trade Permits - Electrical

• Single Trade Permits - Mechanical

• Single Trade Permits - Plumbing

• Temporary Power

• Tent Permits

• Zoning (Certificate of Compliance) Permit

 Offices for 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
704.836.0010 (fax)
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