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Virginia permit requirements

Each county and city in Virginia runs its own permit office with its own thresholds, fees, and portals. Use the links below to find the office and requirements for your project.

Building code in Virginia

Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). Based on the International Residential Code (IRC), with Virginia amendments.

Administered by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Official source

The USBC applies statewide and is administered and enforced by local building departments. Confirm the current edition with the locality.

Most local permit thresholds derive from this code. See our sources and standards.

Built without a permit in Virginia? Penalties and how to fix it

Counties and cities

Compare a permit across Virginia