City of Hickory, NC

Electrical panel permits in City of Hickory

Electrical permit required for included electrical work

Hickory states that electrical work requires an additional permit and that electrical contractors generally contact Catawba County Building Services. The source does not state a panel-specific fee or threshold. 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

  • Electrical permit — Additional permit required for electrical work; fee not stated (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm with office; official source does not state project-specific plan requirements.

Setback rules

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

Required inspections

  • Confirm electrical service/final inspections with Catawba County Building Services.

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 Single Family and Duplex Construction guidance