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.
IMPORTANT:The Inspection Schedule and Results HAVE NOW MOVED!!!
Inspection Schedule
- CLICK ON THIS LINK >>>>> ePermits Inspection Reports <<<<<
- Click on the desired Inspection Schedule for Catawba County Permits report
- Enter the date of the inspection schedule you want to view
- Review the report to locate your scheduled inspection (use Google Chrome on Mobile Devices)
Inspection Results
- CLICK ON THIS LINK >>>>> ePermits Inspection Reports <<<<<
- Click on the desired Inspection Results for Catawba County Permits report
- Enter the date of the inspection results you want to view
- Review the report to locate the results of your inspection (use Google Chrome on Mobile Devices)
Find Us
Catawba County Building Services can be reached in person at the Government Center.
| Government Center 25 Government Dr., Newton (Main Office) Phone: 828-465-8399 |
Contact Us
Schedule Inspections | Online | 828-465-8399 |
| Building Services Chief | Reid Goforth | 828-312-5709 |
| Plan Review Supervisor | Laura Rooks | 828-465-7953 |
| Permit Center Supervisor | Pat Queen | 828-465-8399 |
| Assistant Building Services Chief | Stephen Winthrop | 828-312-5726 |