§ NC North Carolina
County permits
Catawba County
Catawba County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Catawba County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Catawba County Permit Center / Building Codes & Services
- Website
- SmartGov ePermits ↗
- Online portal
- SmartGov ePermits ↗
- Phone
- (828) 465-8399
- Address
- 25 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Catawba County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Catawba 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.