Stallings, NC — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Stallings Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building)

Street address

315 Stallings Road, Stallings, NC 28104

Phone

704-821-8557

kking@stallingsnc.org

Coverage

Stallings handles zoning permits and final Certificate of Zoning Compliance inspections. Union County reviews building plans, issues building permits, and performs building-code inspections.

Online portal

iWorQ Permit Portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Stallings

Stallings says anyone planning a construction project in town must obtain a zoning permit. This includes new construction, additions, upfits, accessory structures, signs, demolition, and other listed activities.

Note: Stallings does not publish a consolidated exemption handout on reviewed permit pages. Because the town says anyone planning a construction project must obtain a zoning permit, applicants should confirm even minor work before treating it as exempt. For county building-permit work, county/state exemptions remain limited to specific like-for-like replacements and minor alterations.

Required documents

Complete application
All required fees
Plot plan sketch/example materials
Final as-built survey for CZC inspection
Checklist items for single-family, apartment, or commercial CZC review

Building code: Union County enforces NC State Building Code. Stallings enforces its development ordinance and zoning compliance requirements.
Contractor requirements: State licensing rules apply. County issues building permits and performs code inspections.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Allow 1 to 2 weeks for Stallings application review. Some land-development plan reviews can take up to 30 business days per review.

01

Submit a complete Stallings zoning application with all required information, fees, and plot-plan support.
02

After zoning approval, apply to Union County for the building permit if building-code permits are needed.
03

Complete Union County building inspections during construction.
04

Before Union County issues a certificate of occupancy, request Stallings zoning compliance inspection with final as-built survey; once approved and paid, the CZC is emailed.

Typical processing time: Allow 1 to 2 weeks for Stallings application review. Some land-development plan reviews can take up to 30 business days per review.

Source: Town of Stallings Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Stallings building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Stallings zoning permit fees in 2025-2026 schedule include $75 base for many planning and zoning permit items. Union County building minimum fee $100.

Plan check fee

Residential and non-residential plan review in Stallings starts at $500 for listed review items. County commercial plan review also applies separately where building permits are issued by Union County.

Permit fee formula

Mostly flat local fees by permit type. County building fees remain square-foot and trade based.

Reinspection fee

Stallings fee schedule indicates original fee plus $50 for each inspection thereafter on certain listed planning/zoning items. County reinspection fee $120.

Town issues CZC after payment. County fees are separate.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

kking@stallingsnc.org (email)
Union County 704-283-3816 (phone)
Union County Evolve (online)

Scheduling deadline: Contact Katie King at kking@stallingsnc.org for CZC inspection and include the final as-built survey.
Time windows: Stallings does not publish inspection windows on reviewed pages.

Typical sequence: Stallings zoning permit; Union County building permit and trade inspections; Stallings final zoning compliance inspection; then county CO issuance.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Stallings permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Stallings, NC? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Stallings, NC? ▸

Building permit fees in Stallings, NC are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Stallings zoning permit fees in 2025-2026 schedule include $75 base for many planning and zoning permit items. Union County building minimum fee $100.. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat local fees by permit type. County building fees remain square-foot and trade based.. Plan check fee: Residential and non-residential plan review in Stallings starts at $500 for listed review items. County commercial plan review also applies separately where building permits are issued by Union County..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stallings, NC? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Stallings, NC, follow these steps: 1. Submit a complete Stallings zoning application with all required information, fees, and plot-plan support. 2. After zoning approval, apply to Union County for the building permit if building-code permits are needed. 3. Complete Union County building inspections during construction. 4. Before Union County issues a certificate of occupancy, request Stallings zoning compliance inspection with final as-built survey; once approved and paid, the CZC is emailed.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Stallings, NC? ▸

Building permit processing times in Stallings, NC typically run Allow 1 to 2 weeks for Stallings application review. Some land-development plan reviews can take up to 30 business days per review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stallings, NC? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stallings, NC via: kking@stallingsnc.org, Union County 704-283-3816, Union County Evolve. Contact Katie King at kking@stallingsnc.org for CZC inspection and include the final as-built survey..

last verified April 2026 source Town of Stallings Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building) ↗ entry id permits/north-carolina/union/stallings

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Stallings Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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