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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Floyd
The town zoning ordinance requires a zoning permit for any permitted use or alteration of land or structures within town limits. A certificate of occupancy is required before occupancy of a new building, a building altered so as to affect height or required yards, or a change in occupancy or use.
Note: No public town exempt-work handout for zoning or sign permits was found. State-level building-permit exemptions under the Virginia USBC may apply on the building-code side through Floyd County Building Inspections. Contact the Town of Floyd Zoning Administrator and Floyd County Building Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
- Completed town application form
- Two copies of an acceptable site plan for zoning permits, conditional uses, and rezonings
- For rezoning or conditional use applications, list of adjoining property owners with addresses and tax parcel numbers
- Sketches showing property boundaries, existing zoning and land use, existing structures, and proposed structures or signs
- Appropriate fee where applicable
- VDOT application and permit for banners per the town banner form
- Any required county building, Health Department, VDOT, floodplain, erosion and sediment, or Public Service Authority approvals
- Building code
- The town ordinance requires compliance with the Virginia Statewide Uniform Building Code as part of zoning-permit review and certificate-of-occupancy issuance.
- Permit validity
- Any zoning permit automatically expires 6 months after issuance if not being exercised for its intended purpose, or if the authorized work is suspended or discontinued for 1 year. Conditional use permits must be put into effect within 6 months unless the permit says otherwise. Conditional use permits expire on the last day of the Town of Floyd fiscal year.
- Owner-builder
- No town-specific owner-builder rule was identified in public-facing town zoning materials. Building permit and contractor licensing matters remain under Floyd County and state law.
- Contractor requirements
- No separate town contractor-license rule was identified in the zoning and sign materials reviewed. Virginia DPOR contractor licensing requirements apply to county-issued building permits and trade permits.
Application process
Typical processing: Zoning administrator action on a permitted-use zoning permit: 45 days after receipt, extendable by written notice for another 45 days; failure to act within the stated period is deemed approval. Conditional use: Town Council must take action within 30 days from the public hearing after Planning Commission review.
- 01 Confirm that the property is inside Town of Floyd limits. If the project involves building construction, alteration, or occupancy, both a town zoning path and Floyd County building-code review are required.
- 02 For a permitted use or alteration, submit a zoning permit application to the town zoning administrator with two copies of an acceptable site plan showing lot dimensions, existing and proposed structures, yard dimensions, easements, watercourses, fences, street and right-of-way lines, driveways, and parking areas.
- 03 For a conditional use permit, submit the application and site plan to the zoning administrator. The application is referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, then to Town Council for public hearing and decision.
- 04 For a rezoning or map amendment, submit the written application and site plan to the zoning administrator. The Planning Commission and Town Council public-hearing process applies.
- 05 Coordinate with Floyd County Building Inspections for building-code review, permit issuance, and inspections. The county building office is at (540) 745-9359.
- 06 After zoning approval and county building review, obtain the zoning permit or conditional use permit. Before occupancy, obtain the certificate of occupancy co-signed by the zoning administrator and building official.
Typical processing time: Zoning administrator action on a permitted-use zoning permit: 45 days after receipt, extendable by written notice for another 45 days; failure to act within the stated period is deemed approval. Conditional use: Town Council must take action within 30 days from the public hearing after Planning Commission review.
Fee schedule
Floyd building permit fees
No online payment portal was identified. Payment is handled through the town office as part of application intake.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Floyd County Building Inspections: (540) 745-9359 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Floyd County requires 24 hours advance notice for all inspections. No same-day inspections are made.
- Inspection hours
- Town office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. County building office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Building inspections for in-town projects are performed by Floyd County Building Inspections. The town zoning administrator may inspect premises and co-signs certificates of occupancy with the county building official.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Floyd permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Floyd, VA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Floyd, VA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Floyd, VA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Floyd, VA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Floyd, VA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Floyd Zoning Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.