Providing land use and environmental services to the citizens of southern Mecklenburg County.

Services provided by LUESA South:

Residential Building Permits - residential permitting includes single family and duplex buildings for all new construction, additions, renovations, and accessory structures.

Residential Technical Answer Center - provides technical assistance and code information to the general public. (By phone or in person from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 704-814-0589.)

Housing Code Compliance - enforce the minimum housing code in Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville. Enforce the Mecklenburg County abandoned and junk vehicle ordinance.

Zoning permits and inspections - Administer and enforce the zoning regulations adopted by Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.

Land Development Plan Review - review site development plans for compliance with ordinances, standards and specifications.

Land Development Inspection - inspect roadway and drainage construction

Groundwater/Wastewater - well and septic tank permits and inspections

Water Quality - conduct erosion control inspections and enforcement, investigate surface water quality problems, and conduct storm water management inspections

Property Tax Assessment - pick up or drop off forms for listing personal property and change of address forms. Real property services by appointment. No tax payments are accepted at LUESA South.

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