Union County Environmental Health is responsible for the enforcement of N.C. Public Health Rules and Regulations across all parts of Union County, including within municipalities. Environmental Health also administers two county ordinances (Solid Waste Management and Mass Gathering) that are enforceable in unincorporated Union County, Hemby Bridge and Mineral Springs.

Environmental Health - Current Fee Schedule 

Contact Environmental Health:

Phone: 704-283-3553 
Email: unioncountyeh@unioncountync.gov

The Union County Fire Marshal’s Office has a primary responsibility of enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code that requires commercial occupancies be inspected on an arranged schedule depending on the occupancy type. 

Fire Marshal's Office - Current Fee Schedule

Contact the Fire Marshal's Office: 
phone: 704-283-3528
email: firemarshalsoffice@unioncountync.gov

The Union County Planning Department is responsible for administering the policies of the Board of County Commissioners regarding long-range planning (future direction of growth and facilities) and current planning (standards for growth as embodied in development ordinances). The Planning Department encompasses zoning, stormwater, urban forestry, transportation planning, and other key functions. 

Planning - Current Fee Schedule

Contact Union County Planning: 

phone: 704-283-3565
email: ucplanning@unioncountync.gov

Contact Union County Water 

phone: 704-296-4210
email: water@unioncountync.gov