Planning Guide for Permits in Gibsonville

When is a Permit Required?

The following are some of the activities within Gibsonville City limits which require a permit:

  1. New business starting here

  2. New Commercial or Residential Construction

  3. Existing business relocating to a new location

  4. Existing business expanding at the same location

  5. Remodeling/renovation/alterations of an existing structure

  6. Installing any exterior signage

  7. Special events, temporary or mobile vendors

  8. Closure of any street or sidewalk for special events

Why are permits required?

  1. To protect public safety and quality of life

  2. To ensure the proposed business is legally allowed in the proposed location

  3. To ensure that structural alterations are constructed to meet building code

  4. To protect the safety of the utility system

Prospective business owners should contact the Gibsonville Planning Department to verify applicable requirements.

Permit Fees

These are some of the planning fees only; permits are required for construction inspections or health inspections by the appropriate county agency, plus utility connection fees from the Town.

  1. Zoning Permit $25

  2. Rezoning/Variance Application $200

  3. Storm Water Plan Review Permit $500

  4. Permits for: $25

  • Signage

  • Building construction residence or building construction commercial

  • Driveway construction

  • Mobile home or Modular home

  • Demolition

  • Daycare

  • Swimming pool

Property Taxes

*Change in Town of Gibsonville Tax Billing & Collections: Effective July 1, 2019 the Town of Gibsonville no longer bills or collects property taxes for the citizens of Gibsonville. Guilford County and Alamance County Tax Departments bills & collects all taxes for the Town of Gibsonville. Moving forward all Town of Gibsonville taxes will be included in your County tax bill. For all tax questions call Guilford County Tax Dept. at 336-641- 3363 or Alamance County Tax Dept. at 336-228-1312.

Contact us

Gibsonville Town Hall
129 W Main Street
(336) 449-4144
www.gibsonville.net
Ben Baxley, Town Manager

Planning Department
129 W Main Street
(336) 449-4144
bparker@gibsonville.net
Brandon Parker, Town Planner