Surry County Building Departments (North Carolina)

Surry County Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Surry 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 Surry County building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Surry County building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.

Mount Airy City Planning Department Mount Airy NC 300 South Main Street 27030 336-786-3520

Surry County Planning Department Dobson NC 122 Hamby Road 27017 336-401-8300


Surry 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 Surry County, NC including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Surry 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.

Surry County Assessor's Office Dobson NC PO Box 588 27017 336-401-8100


Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County building records, including documents on building and zoning.

Surry County Tax Collector's Office Dobson NC PO Box 588 27017 336-401-8121