County permits

Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Cabarrus County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Cabarrus County Construction Standards; Cabarrus County Planning, Zoning Division
Website: Accela Citizen Access ↗
Online portal: Accela Citizen Access ↗
Phone: 704-920-2100 (Construction Standards); 704-920-2141 (Zoning Division)
Email: construction2222@cabarruscounty.us
Address: 65 Church St S, Concord, NC 28025

Full unincorporated Cabarrus County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Cabarrus County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.