Anson County

Anson County, NC Permits for Metal Carports and Garages

Plan on a permit for a metal carport, garage or barn in unincorporated Anson County unless it's a bona fide farm building. Building permits come from Building Inspections & Permitting in Wadesboro, and the county now has countywide zoning, so Planning and Zoning may need to sign off on where your building goes. Inside Wadesboro, Polkton, Morven or another town, check with that town, because its rules may apply instead.

Permit office: Anson County Building Inspections & Permitting
Address: 575 US Hwy 52 South, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Phone: 704-694-5818
Official county page

When a permit is required

Building permit: The county fee schedule prices residential building permits by square foot of floor area, with a residential storage category. Call to ask whether your building size needs one.
Zoning: Anson County has a countywide zoning ordinance and a Zoning Permit Application through Planning and Zoning.
Code: Plans are reviewed to the 2018 NC Residential Code.

Zoning and setbacks

The Anson County Planning and Zoning Department handles zoning under the county's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, and can be reached at 704-994-3013. Setbacks depend on your zoning district, so ask before you choose a spot. The county also handles flood zone affidavits through Building Inspections, so mention it if your land is near a creek or in a mapped flood zone. Keep the building clear of any septic system or well.

What to bring

Building permit application (apply through InspectNet)
Zoning Permit Application from Planning and Zoning
Site plan showing distances to property lines and existing buildings
Building plans, or engineered drawings for a certified metal building (we can help you get these)
Owner Exemption Affidavit or Workers Compensation Affidavit, whichever applies

Farm buildings

A building used only for a bona fide farm may be exempt from a building permit in county jurisdiction under N.C. G.S. 160D-903. Anson County's fee schedule lists bona fide farm buildings at $0.00 for the building permit, with electrical charged separately. Electrical work still needs a permit, so ask the office what proof of farm status they want.

Good to know

Anson County takes permit applications through InspectNet for Anson County. The current FY25-26 fee schedule sets building fees by square foot, with a $100 minimum for residential multi-trade permits. Planning and Zoning is at the same address as Inspections, 575 US Hwy 52 South.

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a carport in Anson County?
Expect to need one unless the carport is a bona fide farm building. Anson County prices building permits by square foot and now has countywide zoning, so call Building Inspections at 704-694-5818 to confirm for your size.

Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Anson County?
In most cases, yes. You apply for the building permit through InspectNet, and Planning and Zoning may need to approve where the building sits. Residential multi-trade permits have a $100 minimum.

Is a farm building exempt from a permit in Anson County?
The county fee schedule lists bona fide farm buildings at $0.00 for the building permit. Electrical is still permitted and charged separately, so ask what proof of farm status they want.

Sources

Rules and fees change. Call the office to confirm before you order.

See the full North Carolina permit guide for statewide rules, farm exemptions and wind and snow ratings.

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