Residential Structure Permits

Residential Application Requirements

Along with a completed Construction Permit Application you will need the following:

  • 2 sets of building plans, Complete and drawn to scale
  • 2 copies of the site plan (copy of plat of property) showing proposed structures and distances measured in feet to each property line (front, back, right, and left)
  • 1 copy of the VDOT entrance permit or VDOT approval letter for an existing entrance
  • 1 Agreement in Lieu of Plan for erosion and sediment control.
  • Copy of the  Well and Septic Permit issued by the Powhatan County Health Department (unless you are on public water and sewer) 
  • Zoning Compliance Affidavit 
  • Affidavit of Exemption from Contractor Licensing (must be signed in front of a notary)

Trade Permits

Please note that the building permit does not include trades (electrical/mechanical/plumbing/gas) permits.

Forms, Applications, & Information Documents

Single Family Dwelling Application

  1. Single Family Dwelling Packet
  1. Mechanics Lien Agent Form

Additions/Alterations Application

  1. Addition-Alteration Packet
  1. Permit_Reqments for additions, sheds,etc

Deck & Porch Application

  1. Deck Porch Permit Packet
  2. Permit_Reqments for additions, sheds,etc
  1. 2015 Code Deck Guide

Manufactured & Modular Homes Application

  1. Manufactured Modular Home Packet

Detached Garage, Pole Barn, & Shed Application

  1. Detached Garage Pole Barn Shed Packet
  1. Permit Requirements for additions, sheds,etc.

Generator Application

  1. Generator Packet

Solar Application

  1. Solar Application Packet

Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub Application

  1. Swimming Pool-Hot Tub-Spa Packet
  2. Swimming Pool Hot Tub Permit and Barrier Affidavit
  1. 2015 ISPSC Barrier and Electrical Requirements

Other

  1. Address Request Form
  2. Affidavit of Exemption from Contractor Licensing
  3. Affidavit of Exemption for Farm Structures
  4. Amendment Application
  5. Amusement Device Permit
  6. Amusement Device Regulations
  7. Building Inspections Refund Request
  8. Cancellation of Application Permit
  9. Elevator or Tent Application
  1. Mechanics Lien Agent Form
  2. Permit Extension
  3. Residential Gas Permit
  4. Residential Mech Plumb Elect Permit
  5. Septic and Well Application
  6. Zoning Compliance Affidavit
  7. Building Code Modification Request
  8. Asbestos Certification Form
  9. Mechanics Lien Agent Form