Building Services
The Catawba County Building Services Division administers the NC State building regulations. Permits are required for general construction; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work; for moving a house; for placement of a mobile home; for demolition of buildings and for insulating a home. The Division does inspections in the unincorporated areas of the County and for the eight municipalities; Brookford, Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Long View, Newton, and Maiden.
Find Us
Catawba County Building Services can be reached in person at the Government Center or virtually at Hickory City Hall.
| Government Center 25 Government Dr., Newton (Main Office) Phone: 828-465-8399 | Hickory City Hall 76 North Center Street, Hickory (Virtual-drop off only) Phone 828-465-8399 |
Contact Us
Schedule Inspections | 828-465-8399 | |
| Building Services Chief | Reid Goforth | 828-312-5709 |
| Plan Review Supervisor | Laura Rooks | 828-465-7953 |
| Permit Center | Pat Queen | 828-465-7964 |
| Assistant Building Services Chief | Stephen Winthrop | 828-312-5726 |