Permits in Mecklenburg are a little different: one county agency handles building permits for Charlotte and the towns.
Key points
- Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits
- Zoning and historic review come from your city or town
- Homeowners can pull permits for their own primary residence under specific rules
- Projects of $40,000+ need a licensed general contractor (unless the homeowner exemption applies)