City Building Permits

Town of Remington, VA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Virginia Fauquier County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Remington is an incorporated town. The Town uses its own zoning ordinance and an approved Town zoning permit is required before Fauquier County issues a building permit. Fauquier County is the actual building-permit issuer for projects in Remington, not the Town.

Department
Town of Remington (zoning); Fauquier County Department of Community Development, Building, Permitting & Inspections (building permits)
Address
105 East Main Street, Remington, VA 22734
Phone
540-439-3220
Website
https://www.remington-va.gov/contact-directory/forms-%26-documents

Online Permit Portal

Open Fauquier County EnerGov Self Service (for building permits)

Platform: EnerGov Self Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine whether the project needs only Town zoning review, or Town zoning plus a Fauquier County building permit.
  2. Obtain the Remington zoning permit application and any zoning-determination materials from the Town's Forms & Documents page.
  3. Submit the zoning materials to Town Hall for review under the Town's zoning ordinance.
  4. After Town zoning approval, submit the County building-permit package to Fauquier County if the work also requires a County building permit. The County requires an approved Town zoning permit from Remington to accompany the County building-permit application.
  5. Complete County plan review, pay County fees, and schedule County inspections through Fauquier County during construction.

Typical processing time: No public Remington zoning turnaround estimate was found. Fauquier County building-plan review goal is within three weeks of submission.

Source: Town of Remington (zoning); Fauquier County Department of Community Development, Building, Permitting & Inspections (building permits)

General Requirements

A Town zoning permit is required for projects within Remington. If the work also requires a building permit under the USBC, a Fauquier County building permit must be obtained after Town zoning approval.

Required Documents

  • Town of Remington zoning permit application
  • Zoning administrator determination request if applicable
  • Fauquier County building-permit application and supporting materials after Town zoning approval
  • All Fauquier County standard building-permit documents as required by the County
Permit validity
No public Remington zoning-permit expiration rule was identified on the reviewed public pages. Fauquier County building-permit expiration rules govern County-issued building permits.
Building code
County-issued building permits in Remington are administered under the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, effective January 18, 2024.
Owner-builder
No Remington-specific owner-builder guidance was found. For building permits, Fauquier County and Virginia owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements
No standalone Remington contractor-license guidance was found. County-issued building permits require compliance with Virginia DPOR contractor licensure and Fauquier County business-license requirements.

Fees

Permit fee formula
No public Remington zoning permit fee schedule was found. County fee schedule applies to County-issued building permits; see Fauquier County for those rates.
Payment note
No public permit-payment portal or instructions were found on the reviewed Town pages. Confirm payment method with Town Hall for zoning fees and with Fauquier County for building-permit fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Remington (zoning); Fauquier County Department of Community Development, Building, Permitting & Inspections (building permits) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Fauquier County: 540-422-8230 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
3:00 p.m. cutoff for next-day scheduling through Fauquier County if space allows.
Time windows
After 8:30 a.m. on the inspection day, Fauquier County staff can usually provide a 2-hour inspection window.

Typical inspection sequence: No separate Remington building-inspection program was found. County-issued permits follow Fauquier County inspection staging and final inspection requirements.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Remington (zoning); Fauquier County Department of Community Development, Building, Permitting & Inspections (building permits) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Remington Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Remington, VA?
A Town zoning permit is required for projects within Remington. If the work also requires a building permit under the USBC, a Fauquier County building permit must be obtained after Town zoning approval.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Remington, VA?
Fees are calculated as: No public Remington zoning permit fee schedule was found. County fee schedule applies to County-issued building permits; see Fauquier County for those rates..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Remington, VA?
1. Determine whether the project needs only Town zoning review, or Town zoning plus a Fauquier County building permit. 2. Obtain the Remington zoning permit application and any zoning-determination materials from the Town's Forms & Documents page. 3. Submit the zoning materials to Town Hall for review under the Town's zoning ordinance. 4. After Town zoning approval, submit the County building-permit package to Fauquier County if the work also requires a County building permit. The County requires an approved Town zoning permit from Remington to accompany the County building-permit application. 5. Complete County plan review, pay County fees, and schedule County inspections through Fauquier County during construction.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Remington, VA?
Typical processing time is No public Remington zoning turnaround estimate was found. Fauquier County building-plan review goal is within three weeks of submission..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Remington, VA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Fauquier County: 540-422-8230. 3:00 p.m. cutoff for next-day scheduling through Fauquier County if space allows..

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