Permit records

Loudoun County permit search

Loudoun County permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.

By Mario Bailey Last checked · 13 official sources

Project types verified
13
in Loudoun County
Search verified
12 Jul 2026
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The Loudoun County permit portal search screen
The Loudoun County permit portal as we captured it on .

If the permit does not turn up

Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. Loudoun County Department of Building and Development can check the paper file.

What needs a permit in Loudoun County

Every project type we have verified in Loudoun County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.

ProjectPermit needed?ThresholdTypical fee
Bathroom Remodel PermitIt dependsNot specifiedBilled as a residential alteration: building permit fee is 1% of construction cost plus...
Deck PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedA county-typical (pre-approved design) deck under 1,000 sq ft outside an incorporated...
Electrical PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedBase fee for adding, replacing or relocating fixtures, receptacles or circuits in a 1 or...
EV Charger PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedNo EV-specific fee line
Fence PermitNo permit neededNot specifiedTypical residential fences are exempt from the Zoning Permit requirement so no fee applies
HVAC PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedBase Mechanical Permit fee for adding, replacing or relocating central heating or air...
Patio PermitIt dependson-grade concrete or paver patios need no building permit; a permit is required for covered patios, patio covers, or slabs designed to support a future structureNot published
Plumbing PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedBase fee for adding, replacing or relocating plumbing equipment in a 1 or 2 family...
Pool PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedFlat $260 covers both the county building and zoning permit fees for a residential pool...
Roof Replacement PermitIt dependspermit required if replacing more than 256 sq ft of roof decking or making structural changes or changing roofing materialsNo dedicated fee line
Shed PermitIt dependsunder 256 sq ft requires zoning permit only; 256 sq ft or larger requires a building permit in addition to zoning permitZoning-only permit is $165
Solar PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedBuilding permit fee is $230 and electrical permit fee is $70 for rooftop systems
Water Heater PermitIt dependsNot specifiedNo dedicated line

Everything we have verified about permits in Loudoun County