Department of Building Safety / Inspection
Lee County Courthouse 2nd 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
Application for Demolition Permit
Application for Electrical Service Permit
Application for Mechanical, HVAC, Gas Logs & Heaters
Application for Plumbing Permit
FEE SCHEDULE
| Singlewide Manufactured Home | $75.00 |
| Doublewide Manufactured Home | $150.00 |
| RESIDENTIAL | |
| Building Fee *Includes Garages, Carports, Deck | $.10 Per Sq. Ft ($35.00 Min.) |
| Unfinished Basements / Storage Buildings | $.03 Per Sq. Ft ($35.00 Min.) |
| Electrical Fee | $35.00 |
| Plumbing Fee | $35.00 |
| Mechanical Fee *Includes HVAC, Gas Logs, Heaters | $25.00 each appliance |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $15.00 |
| Change of Occupancy | $25.00 |
| Sprinkler Fee | $.05 Per Sq. Foot |
| Generators | $60.00 |
| Moved Building | $30.00 |
| COMMERICAL BUILDINGS | |
| Building Fee | $.15 Per Sq. Ft ($50.00 Min.) |
| Plumbing Fee | $50.00 |
| Mechanical Fee *Includes HVAC, Gas Logs, Heaters | $.008 Per Sq. Ft ($45.00 Min.) |
| Commercial Kitchen Hoods | $80.00 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $35.00 |
| Change of Occupancy | $35.00 |
| Sprinkler Fee | $.05 Per Sq Foot |
| Generators | $70.00 |
| ELECTRICAL FEES | |
| 100 amp 1 phase | $25.00 |
| 100 amp 3 phase | $30.00 |
| 200 amp 1 phase | $50.00 |
| 200 amp 3 phase | $75.00 |
| 400 to 600 any | $125.00 |
| Above 600 | $200.00 |
| Structure Fee (Tanks, Towers, Utility, Etc.) | $5.00 per Thousand $50 Min. |
| Land Disturbing Permit Fee | $30 plus $1,000 per acre bond |
| Flood Plain Developing Permit | $2 per acre ($50 Min $100 Max) |
| SWIMMING POOLS | |
| Private | $50.00 |
| Public | $100.00 |
| DEMOLITION PERMITS | |
| Residential | $50.00 |
| Commercial | $100.00 |
| SIGNS | |
| Up to 100 Sq. Feet | $25.00 |
| 100 to 200 Sq. Feet | $50.00 |
| Above 200 Sq. Feet | $100.00 |
- 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.
- All Building Permits Require a 2% State Surcharge