Department of Building Safety / Inspection
Clint Carter
Building Code Official
Cathy Wilder
Secretary
cpwilder@leecova.org
Joshua Cox
Field Inspector
Lee County Courthouse
2nd Floor, Room 206
P.O. Box 367
Jonesville, VA 24263
Phone (276) 346-7715
Office hours:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
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:
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Removal or disturbing of any asbestos containing material
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Repair or replacement of any required component of a fire or smoke rated assembly
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Electric wiring
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Fire protection system, mechanical system or fuel supply system
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Installation, Removal or Closure of Underground Storage Tank, and Above Ground Storage Tank
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Manufactured Home
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Construction of any Residential, Commercial, or Public Buildings
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Demolition of building or structure
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Additions to existing buildings
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Alterations of structural components
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
Application for Demolition Permit
Application for Electrical 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 - $.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 / Solar PV Systems - $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
Checklist for installation of small rooftop solar PV.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Standby generators will require a separate permit.