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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Craigsville
Craigsville properties follow Augusta County's permit triggers: permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, convert, or demolish any building, and for installation or changes to electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
Installation of certain low-voltage wiring and monitoring or automation equipment as listed in Section 108.2 of the Virginia code
One-story detached tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar structures up to 256 square feet (not Group F-1 or H occupancy)
Detached utility-service equipment buildings up to 150 square feet
Tents or air-supported structures up to 900 square feet with occupant load of 50 or less
Fences, unless needed for pedestrian safety or used as a swimming-pool barrier
Concrete or masonry walls up to 6 feet above finished grade
Retaining walls supporting less than 3 feet of unbalanced fill and not carrying listed surcharge or impounded liquids
Pools with surface area not greater than 150 square feet and less than 24 inches deep
Replacement LP-gas containers of the same capacity in the same location when installed by the serving gas supplier
Flagpoles 30 feet or less
Temporary ramps serving certain dwelling units where the entrance height is no more than 30 inches above grade
Ordinary repairs including: same-size replacement windows and doors in listed residential occupancies; replacement of plumbing fixtures and well pumps without system alteration; replacement of listed receptacles, switches, lights, and ceiling fans; replacement of certain mechanical appliances; residential roof-covering and siding replacement under listed wind conditions; limited roof-deck replacement; and floor-finish replacement
- Exempt Installation of certain low-voltage wiring and monitoring or automation equipment as listed in Section 108.2 of the Virginia code
- Exempt One-story detached tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar structures up to 256 square feet (not Group F-1 or H occupancy)
- Exempt Detached utility-service equipment buildings up to 150 square feet
- Exempt Tents or air-supported structures up to 900 square feet with occupant load of 50 or less
- Exempt Fences, unless needed for pedestrian safety or used as a swimming-pool barrier
- Exempt Concrete or masonry walls up to 6 feet above finished grade
- Exempt Retaining walls supporting less than 3 feet of unbalanced fill and not carrying listed surcharge or impounded liquids
- Exempt Pools with surface area not greater than 150 square feet and less than 24 inches deep
- Exempt Replacement LP-gas containers of the same capacity in the same location when installed by the serving gas supplier
- Exempt Flagpoles 30 feet or less
- Exempt Temporary ramps serving certain dwelling units where the entrance height is no more than 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Ordinary repairs including: same-size replacement windows and doors in listed residential occupancies; replacement of plumbing fixtures and well pumps without system alteration; replacement of listed receptacles, switches, lights, and ceiling fans; replacement of certain mechanical appliances; residential roof-covering and siding replacement under listed wind conditions; limited roof-deck replacement; and floor-finish replacement
Note: No separate Craigsville exempt-work list exists. Augusta County's published exemptions apply because the county is the actual permit issuer. Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Augusta County Building Inspection before proceeding.
Required documents
- Signed Augusta County building permit application
- Sketch plan
- Two sets of structural plans
- Zoning review confirmation
- Septic, well, or public utility confirmation
- VDOT entrance permit or written driveway approval (new dwelling units)
- Mechanic's lien agent form (if applicable)
- Agreement in Lieu of a Plan (erosion form, where triggered)
- SWPPP form (where triggered)
- Building code
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (2021 code family, effective January 18, 2025), enforced by Augusta County
- Permit validity
- Augusta County's rule applies: work must start within six months of permit issuance and must continue over each six-month period until complete to keep the permit valid.
- Owner-builder
- Augusta County owner-builder and responsible-party rules apply. If the owner is not performing the work, the licensed person doing the work must assume responsibility in writing.
- Contractor requirements
- Virginia DPOR contractor and trade licensing applies. Augusta County notes that contractors may also require a local business license through the Commissioner of Revenue. Trade permits are obtained separately by the person or company doing the work.
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Application process
Typical processing: No Craigsville-specific turnaround is published. Augusta County's certificate of occupancy processing note of two working days after all final approvals is the clearest verified timing reference.
- 01 Confirm the property is inside the Town of Craigsville and therefore within Augusta County's permit-administration area — not an independent city.
- 02 Use Augusta County zoning and building review pathways. There is no separate Craigsville building office. County zoning review, floodplain review, utility or health approvals, and land-disturbance compliance apply as relevant.
- 03 Assemble and submit the same Augusta County permit materials required for the project type, including sketch plan, two sets of structural plans, permit application, and any septic, utility, entrance, or erosion documents.
- 04 Submit materials in person to Augusta County Building Inspection at 18 Government Center Lane, Suite 1106, Verona, VA 24482.
- 05 Pay Augusta County permit fees at application. A 2 percent state levy is added; a 2.7 percent convenience fee applies to credit-card payments.
- 06 County staff review the package, including zoning and engineering review as applicable.
- 07 After approvals are complete, the county mails the permit and one approved plan set; work may then begin.
- 08 Post the county permit card and plans on site, request county inspections by 4:00 p.m. the working day before, complete finals, and obtain the certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
Typical processing time: No Craigsville-specific turnaround is published. Augusta County's certificate of occupancy processing note of two working days after all final approvals is the clearest verified timing reference.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Craigsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75 (residential and most trade permits); $100 (many commercial building categories)
02
Plan check fee
No separate routine plan-check fee. Extra plan sets: $50; plan amendments requiring complete review: $50.
03
Permit fee formula
Same Augusta County schedule applies: mixed area-based and flat rates by permit type. Residential new construction and additions: $0.18 per square foot of heated finished living space ($75 minimum). Residential accessory structures: $0.18 per square foot ($75 minimum). Trade permits: separate flat or fixture-based fees.
04
Reinspection fee
$75 per visit
Fees are due at application. County accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Credit-card payments carry a 2.7 percent convenience fee. A 2 percent state levy is added to each permit fee.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Augusta County Building Inspection: 540-245-5717 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspection requests must be submitted to Augusta County Building Inspection by 4:00 p.m. the working day before the requested inspection date.
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Time windows
- Augusta County does not set time blocks for inspections.
Typical sequence: Augusta County building and trade inspection sequence applies. Typical sequence — Building: footing, foundation, slab, framing, insulation, final. Plumbing: groundwork, rough-in, water and sewer lines on public utilities, final. Electrical: temporary service, groundwork, rough-in, service, final. Mechanical: duct, gas line, final.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Craigsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Craigsville, VA? ▸
Craigsville properties follow Augusta County's permit triggers: permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, convert, or demolish any building, and for installation or changes to electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Craigsville, VA? ▸
Building permit fees in Craigsville, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75 (residential and most trade permits); $100 (many commercial building categories). Fees are calculated as: Same Augusta County schedule applies: mixed area-based and flat rates by permit type. Residential new construction and additions: $0.18 per square foot of heated finished living space ($75 minimum). Residential accessory structures: $0.18 per square foot ($75 minimum). Trade permits: separate flat or fixture-based fees.. Plan check fee: No separate routine plan-check fee. Extra plan sets: $50; plan amendments requiring complete review: $50..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Craigsville, VA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Craigsville, VA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside the Town of Craigsville and therefore within Augusta County's permit-administration area — not an independent city. 2. Use Augusta County zoning and building review pathways. There is no separate Craigsville building office. County zoning review, floodplain review, utility or health approvals, and land-disturbance compliance apply as relevant. 3. Assemble and submit the same Augusta County permit materials required for the project type, including sketch plan, two sets of structural plans, permit application, and any septic, utility, entrance, or erosion documents. 4. Submit materials in person to Augusta County Building Inspection at 18 Government Center Lane, Suite 1106, Verona, VA 24482. 5. Pay Augusta County permit fees at application. A 2 percent state levy is added; a 2.7 percent convenience fee applies to credit-card payments. 6. County staff review the package, including zoning and engineering review as applicable. 7. After approvals are complete, the county mails the permit and one approved plan set; work may then begin. 8. Post the county permit card and plans on site, request county inspections by 4:00 p.m. the working day before, complete finals, and obtain the certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Craigsville, VA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Craigsville, VA typically run No Craigsville-specific turnaround is published. Augusta County's certificate of occupancy processing note of two working days after all final approvals is the clearest verified timing reference.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Craigsville, VA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Craigsville, VA. The following work is generally exempt: Installation of certain low-voltage wiring and monitoring or automation equipment as listed in Section 108.2 of the Virginia code; One-story detached tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar structures up to 256 square feet (not Group F-1 or H occupancy); Detached utility-service equipment buildings up to 150 square feet; Tents or air-supported structures up to 900 square feet with occupant load of 50 or less; Fences, unless needed for pedestrian safety or used as a swimming-pool barrier; Concrete or masonry walls up to 6 feet above finished grade; Retaining walls supporting less than 3 feet of unbalanced fill and not carrying listed surcharge or impounded liquids; Pools with surface area not greater than 150 square feet and less than 24 inches deep; Replacement LP-gas containers of the same capacity in the same location when installed by the serving gas supplier; Flagpoles 30 feet or less; Temporary ramps serving certain dwelling units where the entrance height is no more than 30 inches above grade; Ordinary repairs including: same-size replacement windows and doors in listed residential occupancies; replacement of plumbing fixtures and well pumps without system alteration; replacement of listed receptacles, switches, lights, and ceiling fans; replacement of certain mechanical appliances; residential roof-covering and siding replacement under listed wind conditions; limited roof-deck replacement; and floor-finish replacement. Note: No separate Craigsville exempt-work list exists. Augusta County's published exemptions apply because the county is the actual permit issuer. Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Augusta County Building Inspection before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Craigsville, VA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Craigsville, VA via: Augusta County Building Inspection: 540-245-5717. Inspection requests must be submitted to Augusta County Building Inspection by 4:00 p.m. the working day before the requested inspection date..
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Augusta County Building Inspection Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.