Lee County Building Inspection
Lee County Courthouse 3rd Floor, Room 206 P.O. Box 367 Jonesville, VA 24263 |
Office hours:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Phone (276) 346-7715 |
When do you need a building permit?
A building permit is required for any new construction, addition, or major renovation within the County, including but not limited to:
- Manufactured Home
- Construction of any Residential, Commercial, or Public Buildings
- Demolition of building or structure
- Additions to existing buildings
- Alterations of structural components
- Removal or disturbing of any asbestos containing material
- Repair or replacement of any required component of a fire or smoke rated assembly
- Electric wiring
- Fire protection system, mechanical system or fuel supply system
- Installation, Removal or Closure of Underground Storage Tank, and Above Ground Storage Tank
If you are still unsure if you need a building permit, please contact the office.
Application to Build, Alter or Remove (pdf)
Application for Removal, Installation or Closure of U.S.T. or Above Ground Storage Tank (pdf)
Application for Manufactured Home (pdf)
Manufactured Home Check List
FEE SCHEDULE
| Singlewide Manufactured Home | $36.00 |
| Doublewide Manufactured Home | $50.00 |
| New Dwellings | |
| Building Fee | $.03 per sq. ft. ($20.00 Min.) |
| Unfinished Basements, Carport & Garages | $.01 per sq ft. ($20.00 Min.) |
| Electrical Fee | $15.00 |
| Plumbing Fee | $10.00 |
| Mechanical Fee | $15.00 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $10.00 |
| Moved Building | $20.00 |
| Commercial Buildings | |
| Building Fee | $.03 per sq ft. ($20.00 Min) |
| Plumbing Fee | $15.00 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $15.00 |
| Mechanical Fee | $15.00 |
| Electrical Fees | |
| 100 Amp Single Phase | $15.00 |
| 100 Amp Three Phase | $20.00 |
| 200 Amp Single Phase | $20.00 |
| 200 Amp Three Phase | $30.00 |
| 400 to 600 Amp Any Phase | $45.00 |
| Above 600 Amp | $50.00 |
- Structure Fees are $3.00 per thousand-construction value (tanks, towers, utility, etc.)
- Land Disturbing Permit Fee is $30.00 plus $1,000 per acre bond
- Flood Plain Developing Permit is $1.00 per acre ($20.00 min. $50.00 max)
- Swimming Pools – Private $20.00 Public $35.00
- Demolition Permits – Residential $20.00 Commercial $30.00
- All Building Permits Require a 2% State Surcharge
- Contractor's License Tax will apply if value of work is $100,000.00 or more. Tax rate for contractors tax is .0016 per $100.00. Contractor's Tax must be paid prior to any permits being issued.