County permits

Frederick County

Frederick County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Frederick County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Frederick County Inspections Department
Website: Frederick County Building Inspections — Residential Permit ↗
Online portal: Frederick County Building Inspections — Residential Permit ↗
Phone: (540) 665-5650
Email: mfleet@fcva.us
Address: 107 N. Kent St., Suite 200, Winchester, VA 22601

Full unincorporated Frederick County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Frederick County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Frederick County, Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.