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Wilson County

Wilson County, NC Permits for Metal Carports and Garages

North Carolina

In Wilson County, a detached garage, carport or storage building needs a permit if it's over 12 feet in any dimension or taller than one story. Permits are handled online through OpenGov.


Permit office: Wilson County Inspections Division
Address: Wilson County Government Center, 2201 Miller Rd South, Wilson, NC
Phone: 252-399-2965 (option 2)
Official county page


When a permit is required

  • Over 12 feet in any dimension or more than one story: building permit required.
  • Smaller buildings: no building permit, though zoning rules still apply.


Zoning and setbacks

Check setbacks with Wilson County Planning before you order. Inside the City of Wilson, the city's rules apply.


What to bring

  • Application through OpenGov (linked from Wilson County Development Services)
  • Site plan
  • Engineered plans for a metal building


Permits are issued 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.


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.


Common questions

Do I need a permit for a carport in Wilson County?
Yes if it is over 12 feet in any dimension or taller than one story. Smaller ones need no building permit, though zoning rules still apply.


Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Wilson County?
The same limit applies to detached garages and storage buildings. A metal building needs engineered plans, and inside the City of Wilson the city's rules apply. Call Inspections at 252-399-2965, option 2.


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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