City Building Permits

Town of Mocksville, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Davie County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Town of Mocksville contracts with Davie County Development and Facilities Services for zoning, permitting, and inspections inside town limits.

Department
Davie County Planning & Development Services
Address
298 E. Depot Street, Suite 100, Mocksville, NC 27028
Phone
336-753-6050
Website
https://www.daviecountync.gov/317/Planning-Development-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open OpenGov Permitting & Licensing

Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm local zoning and use approval through Davie County Planning & Development Services, the permit authority for Mocksville.
  2. Create an OpenGov applicant account through the county portal.
  3. Start a new permit record in OpenGov and complete application details for project location, applicant, and scope.
  4. Upload required plans and supporting documents to the county portal.
  5. County staff review the submission. Residential permits generally take about 10 business days from a complete application; commercial permits usually take 20 business days after all required plans and documents are received.
  6. Pay permit fees when invoiced through the county process.
  7. Download the issued permit from the portal.

Typical processing time: Residential about 10 business days after a complete application; commercial usually 20 business days after all plans and documents are submitted.

Source: Davie County Planning & Development Services

General Requirements

Building permits are required for new construction and renovations within the Town of Mocksville. Permits are issued by Davie County.

Required Documents

  • Complete application
  • Approved zoning permit
  • Approved environmental health permit if not served by public sewer
  • Building plans showing site layout, floor plan, elevations, wall sections, and framing details
  • Engineered and sealed plans where required
  • Owner exemption affidavit if using owner-builder exemption
  • Workers' compensation form where applicable
Permit validity
A building permit expires if work is not commenced within 12 months after issuance, or if work is discontinued for 12 months after commencement.
Building code
2018 North Carolina Building Code and 2018 NC Existing Building Code
Owner-builder
Owner-builders may claim the licensure exemption in limited cases under North Carolina law. If a permit is obtained by an owner exempt from licensure, no inspection is conducted without the owner being present unless sealed architectural plans were used.
Contractor requirements
North Carolina requires a licensed general contractor for projects costing $40,000 or more. Electrical work must be performed by properly licensed electrical contractors.

Fees

Payment note
Davie County's online permitting process allows applicants to pay through the portal.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, or similar uses, if under 12 feet in any dimension and under 144 square feet, unless the roof extends closer than 5 feet to another structure
  • Nonstructural work costing $20,000 or less in a single-family residence, including replacement of windows, doors, exterior siding, pickets, railings, gutters, or porch flooring, if the work does not affect structural load-bearing elements, fire safety elements, plumbing, gas, or electrical systems
  • Replacement of water heaters in one- or two-family dwellings if the energy source is not changed, the work is performed by a licensed plumbing contractor, the replacement is in the same location, and the county is notified within five business days after completion

Important: These exemptions follow North Carolina state law. Confirm edge cases with Davie County Planning & Development Services before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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

Typical inspection sequence: Sequence varies by scope, but follows North Carolina staged building and trade inspections under the State Building Code after permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Davie County Planning & Development Services before applying.

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