Building Permits in Virginia

We cover 12 cities in Virginia. Select a city below to see local permit requirements.

12 Cities Covered

814 Permit Rules

IRC Building Code Base

About Building Permits in Virginia

Building permit requirements in Virginia are enforced at the local level by city and county building departments. Most jurisdictions adopt the International Residential Code (IRC) as their baseline building standard, though many cities add local amendments that can make requirements stricter or more lenient.

We currently cover 12 cities in Virginia with 814 specific permit rules. Permit fees, processing times, and exemption thresholds vary by city — select your city below for details.