Davie County

Davie County, NC Permits for Metal Carports and Garages

In Davie County, a metal carport or garage needs a zoning permit first, then a building permit. Davie County Planning & Development Services handles zoning and building permits out of Mocksville. The county's own residential steps say accessory structures, site-built or pre-manufactured, need a zoning permit before the building permit. The county also issues zoning permits for the Town of Mocksville, while Cooleemee and Bermuda Run handle zoning through their own town offices.

Permit office: Davie County Planning & Development Services
Address: 298 E. Depot Street, Suite 100, Mocksville, NC 27028
Phone: 336-753-6050
Official county page

When a permit is required

Zoning permit: Required for accessory structures, whether built on site or delivered pre-manufactured. A metal carport or garage falls in that group.
Building permit: Applied for after the zoning permit is issued. Residential permits are checked at intake but are not plan-reviewed for code compliance.
Electrical and other trades: The county says a permit is needed for any added plumbing, HVAC or electrical work, no matter the cost.
Not sure: The county asks you to call 336-753-6050 if you are not sure a permit is needed, or whether you need stamped plans.

Zoning and setbacks

Zoning comes first in Davie County. You apply for the zoning permit online, the county reviews it and contacts you through the portal and by email if they need more, and the permit issues once you pay. Each zoning district sets its own setbacks and height limits, so look up your zoning on the county GIS map or call the office. If you are in Cooleemee or Bermuda Run, get zoning from that town instead.

What to bring

A zoning permit application filed on the OpenGov portal
Your residential building permit application with all required documents uploaded as PDFs (or bring them to the office)
If you will do the work yourself, the signed Owner Acknowledgement of Self-Permitting Policies for Accessory Structures
Contractor information and workers' compensation form if you hire a builder
Payment online, in person or by mailed check (no phone payments, no American Express)

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. Call Planning & Development Services at 336-753-6050 to ask what proof of farm use they accept. Electrical work in a farm building still needs a permit.

Good to know

Davie County runs permits on OpenGov. Zoning permits for the county and Mocksville are under this portal category, and residential building permits are here. The county says permits can take up to 10 business days after a complete application. If you pull a self-permit for a residential accessory building, the county form says you must be qualified to do the work yourself, may need to be present at inspections, and should expect up to 48 hours from scheduling to inspection. The building has to stay residential accessory use. Fee schedules for inspections and planning and zoning are linked from the county Fee Schedule page.

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a carport in Davie County?
Yes. The county requires a zoning permit for accessory structures, built on site or delivered pre-manufactured, and the building permit follows it.

Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Davie County?
The same two steps apply. Any added plumbing, HVAC or electrical work needs a permit whatever it costs, and you can call 336-753-6050 if you're unsure about stamped plans.

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.

Looking at buildings? See our metal carports, metal garages and metal buildings.

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