Permit & Inspection Fees
No permit to begin work on new construction or any amendments to an existing permit or other building alterations shall be issued until the fees presented in this schedule have been paid and requested permits have been approved by the Building Official.
Unless otherwise indicated, fees for permits shall be based upon Gross Building Area (GBA – total square footage area of each floor including the basement and all exterior structures). The Building Official may assess other/additional fees upon
review and approval of the permit application or plans or during construction due to changes in the permit status or plans.
Fees shall be charged for various types of building construction and alterations at the following rates:
(All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.)
*Assessed one time per permit including Zoning, Building, Manufactured Home, and all Trade Permits, and are in addition to application fees quoted above.
- Virginia State Levy – 2% of each fee charged
- Technology Fee – 2% of fees. Minimum $10
Download a PDF file of permit and inspection fees.
Residential Construction
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| | New construction, industrialized buildings (modular homes), additions, alterations, renovations, and repairs (Includes attached and detached garages, any unfinished interior space, basements, carports, and storage buildings.) | $0.22 per sq. ft. Minimum $45 fee |
Non-residential Construction
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| | New construction, additions, alterations, repairs | $0.32 per sq. ft. Minimum $45 fee |
| | Structures where floor area does adequately reflect extent of construction. (i.e. towers, etc.) | $2.75 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost. Minimum $45.00 |
Manufactured Housing Includes all trade permits if erected according to the manufacturer’s set-up manual. All construction such as finished and unfinished basements require separate permits.
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| | Single wide | $190 EA |
| | Double wide | $230 EA |
| | Triple wide | $300 EA |
| | Deck and porch (greater than 6'x6') | $115 EA |
| | Construction trailers | $50 EA |
Swimming Pools
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| | Above-ground – Residential | $75 EA |
| | In-ground – Residential | $115 EA |
| | Non – Residential | $150 EA |
Signs Signs requiring electricity must obtain a separate electrical permit. |
| | New or relocated signs, billboard or other display structures | $75 EA |
Trade Permits - Electrical
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| | Residential and non-residential including accessory structures | $0.03 per sq.ft. Minimum $45 |
| | Temporary Electric or Pole | $75 EA |
| | Upgrade Residential Service | $75 EA |
| | Upgrade Non-Residential Service | $100 EA |
Trade Permits - Plumbing
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| | Residential and Non-Residential including accessory structures | $0.03 per sq.ft. Minimum $45 |
Trade Permits - Mechanical
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| | Residential and Non-Residential including accessory structures | $0.03 per sq.ft. Minimum $45 |
Demolition
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| | Structures | $45 EA |
| | Underground tanks | $35 EA |
General
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| | Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (for each 30 day Temporary Certificate) | $75 EA |
| | Re-inspection fee | $50 EA |
| | Local Board of Building Code Appeals | $175 EA |
| | *Virginia State Levy | 2% of each fee charged |
| | *Technology Fee | 2% of fees. Minimum $10 |
| | On-Site Meeting/Property Maintenance Inspection | $50 EA |