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Building Permits and Inspections

 Visitors Center
Charlottesville Transit Center
Completed in 2007

Neighborhood Development Services , in
addition to its many functions including planning, zoning, engineering, and code enforcement, also acts as the building inspection office for the City. Its building inspection staff offers technical expertise in different aspects of construction. Additionally, this office monitors areas of building safety concerns.

Phone: (434) 970-3182
Fax: (434) 970-3359 

No Permits, Applications, or
Inspections are processed after 4:00 pm

Permits for New Construction and Alterations:

Site Plans Approved Administratively

2009

Issued Building Permits

2009   2010

Current Codes and Charlottesville Specifications

Important Permit Processing Information

Building Plan Pre-application Checklist ( Commercial - 1 & 2-Family )

Other Agencies to Contact

Building/Demolitions Permit Applicationpdf icon

Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Applicationspdf icon

Permit Fees (all fees) , including:

3rd Party Inspection Policypdf icon
Special Inspections per IBC Chap. 17pdf icon
Asbestos Compliance Certificatepdf icon
Certificates of Occupancypdf icon
General Commercial Building Code Requirementspdf icon
General Residential Building Code Requirementspdf icon
1 & 2-Family Dwelling site specificpdf icon
1 & 2-Family Dwelling Pools, Spas, & Hot Tubs Information
1 & 2 Family Deck Details and Informationpdf icon
Requirements for conversion from single-family to two-family
Energy Efficient Building FAQspdf icon
Energy Efficient Building Applicationpdf icon

NOTE: Some areas of the City are designated Historic Districts. Altering the exterior of a building in a Historic District requires the prior approval of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) . Changes to roofs, siding, windows and doors requires approval even if a building permit is not required. Contact the Preservation and Design Planner at 434-970-3182 for more information.

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