Building Inspections
Permit & Inspection Fees

No permit to begin work on new construction or any amendments to an existing permit or other building alterations will 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 are 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 are charged for various types of building construction and alterations at the following rates:

All fees are rounded to the nearest dollar.


Residential construction

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.)

$0.18 per sq. ft. minimum
$35 fee  
   
Non-Residential Construction
New construction, additions, alterations, repairs  $0.28 per sq. ft. minimum $35 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 $35
   

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

Single Wide  $190 EA
Double Wide  $230 EA
Triple Wide  $300 EA
Deck and Porch (greater than 6' x 6')  $115 EA
Construction Trailers  $50 EA
   
Swimming Pools
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, billboards or other display structures  $75 EA
   
Trade Permits - Electrical
Residential and non-residential, including accessory structures  $0.03 per sq. ft. minimum $35
Temporary Electric or Pole  $75 EA
Upgrade Residential Service  $75 EA
Upgrade Non-Residential Service  $100 EA
   
Trade Permits - Plumbing
Residential and non-residential, including accessory structures  $0.03 per sq. ft. minimum $35
Mechanical:  residential and non-residential, including accessory structures  $0.03 per sq. ft. minimum $35
   
Demolition
Structures  $35 EA
Underground tanks  $35 EA
   
General
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (for each 30-day Temporary Certificate)  $75 EA
Re-inspection fee  $30 EA
Local Board of Building Code Appeals  $175 EA
Virginia State Levy  2.0% of each fee charged
Technology fee

 2% of fees minimum $10

*Assessed one time per permit including zoning, building, manufactured home and all trade permits, and are in addition to application fees quoted above.