Matoaca, VA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection

Street address

9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield, VA 23832; Mailing: P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Phone

804-751-4990

Contact through county website: https://www.chesterfield.gov/223/Building-Inspection

Coverage

Matoaca is a CDP in Chesterfield County, not a separate town or independent city. Public permit administration for Matoaca properties is handled by Chesterfield County. Matoaca-specific online permit information is thin because there is no separate Matoaca permit office.

Online portal

Enterprise Land Management (ELM)

Enterprise Land Management (ELM) citizen access portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Matoaca

Matoaca projects follow Chesterfield County permit triggers for construction, additions, structural alterations, larger sheds, finish-offs, demolition, pools over the threshold, retaining walls above the threshold, and regulated trade work.

Scope of work

Permit?

County-listed exempt work for qualifying projects, including ordinary repairs, small sheds, many fences, low-voltage work, qualifying fixture replacements, and small pools

Exempt

Exempt County-listed exempt work for qualifying projects, including ordinary repairs, small sheds, many fences, low-voltage work, qualifying fixture replacements, and small pools

Required documents

County applications
Plans and plats or plot plans
Project-specific supplemental materials required by county reviewers

Building code: 2021 Virginia Construction Code for applications dated on or after January 18, 2025.
Permit validity: Same county six-month-from-last-activity rule.
Owner-builder: Same county homeowner-applicant and Virginia exemption framework applies.
Contractor requirements: Same Chesterfield County and Virginia DPOR licensing and local business-license rules apply.

Source: Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No Matoaca-specific or countywide public building permit processing estimate was found on the pages reviewed.

01

Confirm the site is in Matoaca within Chesterfield County and use county permitting channels.
02

Review whether the project needs building, trade, zoning, Chesapeake Bay, floodplain, utility, or land-disturbance approvals.
03

Prepare the appropriate county applications, plans, and support documents.
04

Submit through ELM or directly to the county Building Inspection office.
05

Pay fees, answer review comments, and obtain the county-issued permit.
06

Post the permit, keep approved plans on site, and schedule required county inspections.

Typical processing time: No Matoaca-specific or countywide public building permit processing estimate was found on the pages reviewed.

Source: Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Matoaca building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

No separate Matoaca schedule exists; county fees apply.

Plan check fee

No separate Matoaca plan-check fee was published.

Permit fee formula

County mixed schedule with residential flat fees and commercial valuation-based fees plus state levy.

Reinspection fee

County reinspection, not-ready, reinstatement, and code-investigation fees apply

Penalty (no permit)

County penalty fees for unpermitted work

County payment methods and ELM payment workflow apply.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County ELM portal (online)
IVR (phone)

Inspection hours: County inspection hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: County inspection sequence varies by permit type but commonly includes foundation or slab, rough framing and rough trades, insulation where applicable, then finals.

Source: Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Matoaca permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Matoaca, VA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Matoaca, VA? ▸

Building permit fees in Matoaca, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is No separate Matoaca schedule exists; county fees apply.. Fees are calculated as: County mixed schedule with residential flat fees and commercial valuation-based fees plus state levy.. Plan check fee: No separate Matoaca plan-check fee was published..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Matoaca, VA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Matoaca, VA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the site is in Matoaca within Chesterfield County and use county permitting channels. 2. Review whether the project needs building, trade, zoning, Chesapeake Bay, floodplain, utility, or land-disturbance approvals. 3. Prepare the appropriate county applications, plans, and support documents. 4. Submit through ELM or directly to the county Building Inspection office. 5. Pay fees, answer review comments, and obtain the county-issued permit. 6. Post the permit, keep approved plans on site, and schedule required county inspections.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Matoaca, VA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Matoaca, VA typically run No Matoaca-specific or countywide public building permit processing estimate was found on the pages reviewed.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Matoaca, VA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Matoaca, VA. The following work is generally exempt: County-listed exempt work for qualifying projects, including ordinary repairs, small sheds, many fences, low-voltage work, qualifying fixture replacements, and small pools. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Matoaca, VA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Matoaca, VA via: County ELM portal, IVR.

last verified April 2026 source Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection ↗ entry id permits/virginia/chesterfield/matoaca

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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