City of Hickory, NC

Deck permits in City of Hickory

Residential deck/porch permit path identified; confirm building and zoning scope

Hickory directs residential deck/porch applications through the ePermits Permit Center category. A surveyor site plan may be required for certain projects; zoning, floodplain, and historic-property review can apply. Confirm with office where unsupported.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399. before work begins.

Required permits and fees

  • Residential deck/porch permit — Apply through ePermits; fee not stated (Confirm with office)

Required plans

A surveyor site plan is preferable and may be required for certain projects; confirm deck drawings with Permit Center.

Setback rules

Confirm with office; zoning/site review, easements, floodplain, and parcel conditions may apply.

Required inspections

  • Confirm with Hickory Permit Center/Catawba County; official source does not state deck inspection sequence.

Issuing authority

Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399.

Confirm with office

(828) 323-7410

Official source: City of Hickory Permit Center / residential construction guidance