City Building Permits

Town of Gibsonville, NC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Gibsonville, North Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

North Carolina Alamance County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Gibsonville city limits and town planning jurisdiction; building inspections are performed by Alamance County.

Department
Town of Gibsonville Planning Department
Address
129 West Main Street, Gibsonville, NC 27249
Phone
336-449-4144

Application Process

  1. Submit the applicable town planning forms for rezoning, zoning permit, or project-specific approval.
  2. For building work, county inspections handles construction inspections and the certificate of occupancy.
  3. Health permits are handled by either Guilford or Alamance County depending on the project.

Source: Town of Gibsonville Planning Department

General Requirements

Permits are listed for new business starts, new construction, relocation, expansion, remodeling and renovation, signage, special events, and street or sidewalk closures.

Required Documents

  • Rezoning application
  • Permit applications for signage, swimming pools, mobile homes, modular homes, driveways, residential and commercial buildings, demolition, and daycare
  • Construction drawings with scaled floor plans and elevations
Building code
Structural alterations are constructed to meet building code; county inspections perform the building inspections
Contractor requirements
The town page does not clearly publish contractor licensing details, but county and state licensing rules still apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25
Plan check fee
$500 storm water plan review permit
Permit fee formula
Fee examples on the planning guide include rezoning/variance $200, storm water plan review permit $500, and certain permits at $25.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Gibsonville Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Planning review by the town, county building inspections, then certificate of occupancy from county inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Gibsonville Planning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Gibsonville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Gibsonville, NC?
Permits are listed for new business starts, new construction, relocation, expansion, remodeling and renovation, signage, special events, and street or sidewalk closures.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Gibsonville, NC?
The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Fee examples on the planning guide include rezoning/variance $200, storm water plan review permit $500, and certain permits at $25.. Plan check fee: $500 storm water plan review permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Gibsonville, NC?
1. Submit the applicable town planning forms for rezoning, zoning permit, or project-specific approval. 2. For building work, county inspections handles construction inspections and the certificate of occupancy. 3. Health permits are handled by either Guilford or Alamance County depending on the project.

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