Rutherford County Building Departments (North Carolina)

Rutherford County Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Rutherford County building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Rutherford County building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.

Forest City Zoning Forest City NC 128 North Powell Street 28043 828-248-5201

Rutherford County Planning Department Spindale NC 174 Fairground Road 28160 828-288-4501

Rutherfordton Zoning Rutherfordton NC 146 North Main Street 28139 828-287-9508


Rutherford County Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Rutherford County, NC including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Rutherford County building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.

Rutherford County Assessor's Office Rutherfordton NC PO Box 143 28139 828-287-6175

Rutherford County Building Inspectors ensure that building construction is in compliance with building and zoning codes in Rutherford County, NC. They maintain documents on permits issued by the Rutherford County Building Department, including construction, relocation, demolition, and occupancy permits. Building Inspectors also keep approved and rejected building plans and blueprints, records on a property's compliance with Rutherford County building codes, and records on building and zoning violations and inspection reports. Many Building Inspectors make these building and zoning records available to the public online.

Rutherford County Building Inspector Rutherfordton NC 141 West 3rd Street 28139 828-287-6035


Rutherford County Treasurers and Tax Collectors are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue in NC. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains and updates records on every parcel in the district, as well as maintaining certain building and zoning records. These records include building valuations, zoning boundaries, and building construction. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep documents on Rutherford County property taxes, including property tax assessments, defaults on property taxes, and tax liens. The office may also maintain information on property auctions and a property's prior liens or foreclosures. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access their Rutherford County building records, including documents on building and zoning.

Rutherford County Tax Collector's Office Rutherfordton NC 301 North Main Street 28139 828-287-6000


Rutherford County Code Enforcement Departments ensure compliance with building and zoning codes for a county or local government. Code Enforcement Departments in North Carolina keep records on building code violations, zoning regulations, and zoning violations. They also maintain records on Rutherford County building inspections, complaints filed against properties or businesses, violations issued by the department, and other local rules and regulations. The records maintained by the Code Enforcement Department are often available online.

Rutherfordton Code Enforcement Rutherfordton NC 146 North Main Street 28139 828-287-9508