Any person, firm or corporation shall not erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, convert, renovate, remodel, rehabilitate or demolish any building or structure, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building permit for such building.
Separate permits are required for building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. Inspections are required for each phase of construction.
State of Virginia education surcharge is 2% of total permit fee (for each permit). Minimum fee for any permit: $40
Electrical Permit
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | $40 Minimum |
| Outlets 1 to 50 | $20 |
| Outlets 51 to 100 | $30 |
| Fixtures 1 to 50 | $20 |
| Fixtures 51 to 100 | $30 |
| Other Electrical Apparatus up to 200 Amps | $40 |
| Other Electrical Apparatus up to 200 Amps | $60 |
| Temporary Service Permit | $40 |
| Change of Service or Change of Location of Service Permit | $40 |
| Solar Installations and Solar Generating Facilities | $6 per Thousand of Estimated Cost |
Plumbing Permit
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Plumbing Permit | $40 Minimum |
| Installation of Each Plumbing Fixture | $5 |
Mechanical Permit
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Mechanical Permit | $40 Minimum |
| Installation or Replacement of Mechanical Systems or Equipment | $6 per 1,000 of the Estimated Cost, Plus All Applicable Electrical and Plumbing Fees |
Building Permit
| Building Permit | Fee |
|---|
Building Permit
| $40 Minimum |
| Residential Construction: New Dwelling or Out Building, Additions, Garages, Manufactured Homes, Modular Homes, Decks, etc | $0.12 Per Square Foot |
| Commercial; Industrial; Non-Residential Construction | $0.20 Per Square Foot |
| Plan Review Fee - Residential | $50 |
Plan Review Fee - Commercial
| $200
|
Fee for Building Renovation or Remodeling, Etc.
| $4 Per 1,000 of Estimated Cost |
Demolition of Structure
| $40
|
Temporary Structures, Tents and Other Membrane Structures
| $40
|
| Marine Services (Bulkheads, Piers, etc) | $6 Per 1,000 of Estimated Cost |
| Swimming Pools, Spas, etc. | $6 per 1,000 of Estimated Cost |
| Certificate of Occupancy (Pre-USBC Buildings or Buildings Without a Valid or Expired Permit) | $100 |
Fee for Beginning Work Without a Permit
| Permit Fee Shall Be Doubled or $75 plus the Fee Due (Which Ever Is Higher)
|
Fee for Re-Inspection
| $50 |
| Fee for Application to LBBCA (USBC Appeal or Variance Request to the Floodplain Management Ordinance) | $200 |