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
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 Accessory Building / Storage Building
Application for Demolition Permit
Application for Electrical Service Permit
Application for Electrical Camper / RV
Application for Mechanical, HVAC, Gas Logs & Heaters
Application for Plumbing Permit
Affidavit - Tradesman Certification
Application for Solar PV System
COUNTY OF LEE
BUILDING SAFETY & INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES (Rev. 6/7/22)
Manufactured Home |
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Singlewide |
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$75.00 |
Doublewide |
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$150.00 |
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Residential |
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Dwellings |
*Includes Garages, Carports, Decks, and Porches |
$35.00 Min. |
$0.10/SF* |
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Unfinished Basements, Tents |
$35.00 Min. |
$0.03/SF |
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Storage/Utility Buildings |
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$35.00 Min. |
$0.03/SF |
Electrical |
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$35.00 |
Plumbing |
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$35.00 |
Mechanical |
*Includes HVAC, Gas Logs, Heaters, etc. |
Per Appliance |
$25.00* |
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Certificate of Occupancy |
New Structure |
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$15.00 |
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Existing Structure |
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$40.00 |
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Change of Occupancy |
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$25.00 |
Sprinkler System |
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$0.05/SF |
Emergency Generator |
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$60.00 |
Solar PV System |
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Up thru 15kw DC |
$60.00 |
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15.1-100kw DC |
$100.00 |
Moved Building |
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$30.00 |
Demolition |
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$50.00 |
Swimming Pools |
In Ground – Elect/Plumb also req’d; Above Ground – Elec. also req’d |
$50.00 |
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Commercial |
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Building |
*Includes Storage/Utility Buildings, and Tents |
$50.00 Min. |
$0.15/SF* |
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Electrical |
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Up thru 100A/1Φ |
$25.00 |
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Up thru 100A/3Φ |
$30.00 |
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200A/1Φ |
$50.00 |
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200A/3Φ |
$75.00 |
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400-600A/Any Φ |
$125.00 |
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Above 600A |
$200.00 |
Plumbing |
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$45.00 Min. |
$0.008/SF |
Mechanical |
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$45.00 Min. |
$0.008/SF |
Certificate of Occupancy |
New Structure |
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$35.00 |
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Existing Structure |
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$75.00 |
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Change of Occupancy |
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$35.00 |
Sprinkler System |
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$0.05/SF |
Emergency Generator |
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$70.00 |
Solar PV System |
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Up thru 15 kw DC |
$70.00 |
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15.1-100 kw DC |
$125.00 |
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100.1-500 kw DC |
$250.00 |
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Over 500 kw DC |
$500.00 |
Demolition |
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$100.00 |
Swimming Pool |
Electrical & Plumbing also required |
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$100.00 |
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Signs |
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Up to 100 SF |
$25.00 |
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100.1-200 SF |
$50.00 |
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Above 200 SF |
$100.00 |
Structure Fee |
Tanks, Towers, Utility, etc. |
$50.00 Min. |
$5/$1,000 |
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Contractor’s Tax .0016 over $100K |
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All Building Permits require a 2% State Surcharge |
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Checklist for installation of small rooftop solar PV.
1) Residential, grid-tied, solar photovoltaic systems utilizing roof mounted, ground mounted, or pole mounted arrays will be covered by an electrical permit. Other types of solar systems, such as solar thermal systems and/or commercial solar photovoltaic systems will require a separate permit.
2) The Owner or the Owner’s agent must complete all required applications and contracts and obtain all required approvals from the local electrical power company prior to applying for an electrical permit.
3) For solar photovoltaic systems to be installed on existing roofs, the Owner must have the roof structure checked by a structural engineer or architect to determine if the roof structure can handle the additional weight. A letter of certification from the engineer or architect will be required prior to issuance of a permit
4) The photovoltaic system must be either a complete, packaged system with matching components or an engineered system. An electrical drawing for the photovoltaic system and literature on components must be submitted for approval before the permit will be issued.
5) Standby generators will require a separate permit.