§ VA Virginia
County permits
Amherst County
Amherst County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Amherst County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Amherst County Building Safety and Inspections
- Online portal
- Amherst County iWorQ Permit Portal ↗
- Phone
- 434-946-9302
- Address
- 153 Washington St, Amherst, VA 24521
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Amherst County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Amherst County, Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.