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Nash County
Nash County, NC Permits for Metal Carports and Garages
In Nash County, a metal carport or garage needs a building permit once it is over 12 feet in height, width or length, which follows the state rule. Lightweight carports open on all sides, under 400 square feet and no more than 12 feet tall are exempt. Start with a $10 online zoning permit.
Permit office: Nash County Planning & Inspections
Address: 120 W. Washington St., Suite 2110, Nashville, NC 27856
Phone: 252-459-9808
Official county page
When a permit is required
- Any dimension over 12 feet: building permit required.
- Open lightweight carports under 400 sq ft and 12 ft mean roof height: exempt.
- Fees are based on square footage.
Zoning and setbacks
Get the zoning permit first: online through the Nash County Permit Portal ($10), or from your town if you're inside town limits or its ETJ. Your site plan must show distances to property lines, septic, well and other buildings.
What to bring
- Zoning permit
- Site plan
- Wastewater permit only if the building will produce wastewater
- Building permit application with two paper sets of plans
- Notarized owner exemption affidavit if you're not using a licensed contractor
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. Ask the office for its farm exemption form. Electrical work still needs a permit.
Good to know
Contact: Chief Code Enforcement Officer, 252-459-9808. Environmental Health: 252-459-9829.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a carport in Nash County?
It depends on the carport. A lightweight one open on all sides, under 400 square feet and no more than 12 feet tall is exempt from the building permit. Anything over 12 feet in any direction needs one.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Nash County?
Any dimension over 12 feet means a building permit, with fees based on square footage. Start with the $10 zoning permit on the Nash County Permit Portal, or go to your town if you are inside its limits or ETJ.
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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