City Building Permits

Town of Charlotte Court House, VA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Virginia Charlotte County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The town administers zoning, historic overlay review, and related land-use approvals inside town limits. Charlotte County remains the actual building permit issuer after town zoning approval is obtained.

Department
Town of Charlotte Court House, Zoning Administrator / Town Office
Address
350 George Washington Hwy, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
Phone
(434) 542-5781
Website
https://www.towncch.com/downloads/zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Town Zoning Downloads

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Download the town zoning permit application and fee schedule from the town zoning downloads page.
  2. Complete the application with owner/applicant/contractor contact information, tax map ID, zoning district, historic overlay district status, 911 property address, utility/septic information, structure description, dimensions, and a sketch/site plan.
  3. Submit to the town office with the $35 zoning permit fee or the applicable fee if the request requires Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, or historic district review.
  4. The town will review the application for completeness; incomplete applications will not be processed and applicants will be notified of deficiencies.
  5. After town zoning approval is received, apply to Charlotte County Building Inspection for the county building permit if the project also requires building-code permitting.

Source: Town of Charlotte Court House, Zoning Administrator / Town Office

General Requirements

A town zoning permit or zoning compliance approval is required before county building permitting inside Charlotte Court House town limits. The town zoning fee schedule covers zoning permits, temporary use permits, special event permits, sign permits, approvals to file certain plats, conditional use permits, variances, zoning ordinance/map/comprehensive plan amendments, and historic district certificates of appropriateness.

Required Documents

  • Town zoning permit application
  • Sketch or site plan showing property and building dimensions and setbacks
  • Tax map ID
  • Utility and septic information
  • Contractor information
  • Any additional materials required for zoning, historic district, or Planning Commission review
  • County building permit documents (submitted separately to Charlotte County after town approval)
Building code
Building code administration remains with Charlotte County under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (2021 Virginia Construction Code, effective January 18, 2024).
Owner-builder
No separate town owner-builder rule applies. County and state rules govern the building permit stage.
Contractor requirements
The county building permit stage requires proof of DPOR licensure or a written non-licensure statement before permit issuance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$35 for a zoning permit, temporary use permit, special event permit, sign permit, non-subdivision plat approval, BZA administrative appeals/boundary interpretations, and historic district certificate of appropriateness
Permit fee formula
Flat fees. Applications requiring Planning Commission or BZA review and advertising are $400. Applicant also reimburses actual professional consultation costs and other review expenditures attributable to the application.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective June 21, 2022).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Charlotte Court House, Zoning Administrator / Town Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (434) 542-5781 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Town zoning review and site inspection occur first. County building inspections are then scheduled separately with Charlotte County Building Inspection if a county building permit is required.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Charlotte Court House, Zoning Administrator / Town Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Charlotte Court House Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Charlotte Court House, VA?
A town zoning permit or zoning compliance approval is required before county building permitting inside Charlotte Court House town limits. The town zoning fee schedule covers zoning permits, temporary use permits, special event permits, sign permits, approvals to file certain plats, conditional use permits, variances, zoning ordinance/map/comprehensive plan amendments, and historic district certificates of appropriateness.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Charlotte Court House, VA?
The minimum permit fee is $35 for a zoning permit, temporary use permit, special event permit, sign permit, non-subdivision plat approval, BZA administrative appeals/boundary interpretations, and historic district certificate of appropriateness. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees. Applications requiring Planning Commission or BZA review and advertising are $400. Applicant also reimburses actual professional consultation costs and other review expenditures attributable to the application..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Charlotte Court House, VA?
1. Download the town zoning permit application and fee schedule from the town zoning downloads page. 2. Complete the application with owner/applicant/contractor contact information, tax map ID, zoning district, historic overlay district status, 911 property address, utility/septic information, structure description, dimensions, and a sketch/site plan. 3. Submit to the town office with the $35 zoning permit fee or the applicable fee if the request requires Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, or historic district review. 4. The town will review the application for completeness; incomplete applications will not be processed and applicants will be notified of deficiencies. 5. After town zoning approval is received, apply to Charlotte County Building Inspection for the county building permit if the project also requires building-code permitting.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Charlotte Court House, VA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (434) 542-5781.

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