Building Inspection

Lee County Building Inspection

 

Lee County Courthouse
3rd Floor, Room 206
P.O. Box 367
Jonesville, VA 24263
David Fee, Building Official
dfee@leecova.org

Roger Susong, Building Inspector
rsusong@leecova.org

Cathy Wilder, Secretary
cpwilder@leecova.org

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:

If you are still unsure if you need a building permit, please contact the office.

 

The following forms may be filled out on your computer, however you must bring a printed copy to the office of the Building Inspector in order to file for a permit.

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.