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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Saxis
The Town requires its prerequisite step for home or business additions, decks, new roofing, and similar projects before the County permit can be issued.
Note: No public Saxis-specific exempt-work list was found. Contact the Town of Saxis and Accomack County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
- Town of Saxis building permit form
- Drawing or blueprint of the building or addition
- Accomack County building-permit package (required after Town approval)
- Building code
- The actual building permit is issued by Accomack County under the 2021 Virginia USBC (effective January 18, 2024).
- Permit validity
- No public Town of Saxis validity rule found. Accomack County building-permit validity rules govern the actual County permit (six months, maximum two extensions).
- Contractor requirements
- State DPOR contractor licensing and Accomack County contractor rules apply when the County permit is requested.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the Town of Saxis building permit form from the Town office, Denise Chance at 757-647-0279, or by downloading the form from the Town website.
- 02 Submit the completed Town form with a required drawing or blueprint of the building or addition, and pay the $50.00 Town fee.
- 03 After Town approval, apply to Accomack County for the actual County building permit and complete County review, issuance, and inspections.
Fee schedule
Saxis building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Accomack County Building Office: 757-787-5721 (phone)
- Accomack County ACCESS portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Accomack County requires at least 24 hours notice; inspections performed within two working days.
- Inspection hours
- Accomack County Building Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Typical sequence: Town prerequisite permit first, then Accomack County issues the building permit and conducts inspections following the County's standard inspection sequence.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Saxis permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Saxis, VA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Saxis, VA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Saxis, VA? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Saxis, VA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Saxis (town-side permit prerequisite); Accomack County Building and Zoning Office (actual building permit and inspections) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.