Single-Family Residential & Duplex

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    PermitLink is Now Live

    PermitLink replaces traditional paperwork and gives you the opportunity to submit requests through a fully automated system. Upload plans, schedule inspections, check on plan reviews, receive real time inspection results and respond to comments from County staff. Permit and re-inspection fees can also be made with a credit card or e-check through the secure PermitLink system.

    Visit the new PermitLink portal for all the latest updates.

    PermitLink went live on June 11. Based on initial feedback, the new system is providing a significantly improved experience, but as with all new processes there may be a few unexpected issues along the way. Rest assured, we are hard at work making the necessary adjustments and even more refinements will be made over the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the transition.


In addition to completing a building permit application, you will need to provide the following:
  • Two sets of construction documents for the structure meeting the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
  • Three copies of the site plan that notes the location of the structure and clearly shows distances to all property lines, structures, easements and other property characteristics. This site drawing shall include topographic contours, and limits of clearing, drainage and erosion control. The plat must be drawn to scale and include distances to streams, wetlands or other sensitive areas.
  • A copy of the soil report which indicates the potential for shrink-swell soil on this property and soil bearing capacities. An engineered foundation design is required if shrink-swell soil is found.
  • A permit to install a sewage system or modify an existing sewage system from the State Health Department.
  • Permits may be issued to owners or owner's agent. If permit is issued to someone other than a contractor, they must sign an affidavit regarding licensure as a contractor.