Building Inspections

Welcome to Building Inspections! We are open to the public. Please see below on how best to reach us:

ALL OF THE 2018 USBC CODES WILL COME FULLY INTO EFFECT ON JULY 1ST, 2022

1. CALL WITH YOUR CODE QUESTIONS AND WE CAN HELP YOU
2. CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT  (If no answer, we are helping others and not available – please leave a message and we’ll get back to you)
3. COME INTO THE LOBBY AND WE CAN HELP YOU

• • MASKS REQUIRED – IF UNVACCINATED
  • PLEASE SANITIZE YOUR HANDS

  Main Number: 434-263-7080

• Our mission is to promote excellence in planning, building, and development. We encourage public collaboration and engage best management practices and methods to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and quality architectural design in Nelson County. Our focus is to ensure that all buildings, structures, and related equipment are constructed in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).

  Building Permit Fees

  Minimum fee for projects valued $0 up to $5,000 AND for all individual trade permits not associated with a new home	$25.50
  New homes valued at over $5,000 (includes trade permits at time of application) OR Projects other than new homes valued at over $5,000 (all trade permits will be a minimum of $25 each and based on their value)	$5 per $1,000 of value
  Agreement in Lieu of E&S Plan (Land Disturbing) fee	$35-$450
  (A 2% Levy Fee is added to all Building Permit fees as per the State)

  Payment Information

  Checks should be payable to COUNTY OF NELSON and mailed to:
  Building Inspections Department
  P.O. Box 558
  Lovingston, VA 22949

  Payments at Building Inspections Department:  Cash, check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard).  Credit card payments available by calling 434-263-7080.

  Nelson County Code

  The Nelson County Code is available on the Municode website. This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on the Municode site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality.