City Building Permits

Town of Midland, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Cabarrus County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Midland handles planning, zoning, subdivision, and code administration services locally. For building permit issuance in Cabarrus County portions of Midland, applicants should coordinate with Cabarrus County Construction Standards.

Department: Town of Midland Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Services; Cabarrus County Construction Standards
Address: Midland Town Hall, 4293-A Highway 24/27 East, Midland, NC 28107
Phone: 704-888-2232
Email: mmiller@midlandnc.us , planningclerk@midlandnc.us , engineer@midlandnc.us
Website: https://www.midlandnc.us/departments/planning_zoning_and_subdivision_services/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Midland Planning and Zoning Services

Application Process

Contact the Midland planner and confirm project classification under the Midland Development Ordinance.
Review the Midland Planning Resource Guide and applicable ordinance standards.
Submit zoning/subdivision materials to Midland planning staff.
Obtain any required local approvals before seeking county code permits.
If the project requires county building permits for the Cabarrus-side portion, submit through Cabarrus County Accela and complete county review.

Source: Town of Midland Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Services; Cabarrus County Construction Standards

General Requirements

Local zoning and subdivision controls apply for new development under the Midland Development Ordinance.

Required Documents

Project-specific local development submissions

Building code: 2018 North Carolina State Building Code with state amendments
Contractor requirements: State NC contractor licensure rules apply.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Midland Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Services; Cabarrus County Construction Standards to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday, preferably by appointment

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 North Carolina State Building Code with state amendments
Verify contractor license: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
Zoning information: View zoning info
Midland Ordinances and Zoning Maps
Cabarrus County Construction Standards
License lookup guide: North Carolina Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: North Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
North Carolina hub: North Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Midland Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Services; Cabarrus County Construction Standards before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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