Fries, VA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections)

Street address

PO Box 452, Fries, VA 24330

Phone

276-744-2231

townoffries@friesva.com

Coverage

Fries is an incorporated town within Grayson County. Applicants inside Fries town limits must contact the town office for zoning requirements before the county can issue a building permit. Grayson County Building Department remains the building permit issuer and conducts all inspections.

Online portal

Town of Fries Town Business

No public self-service permit portal identified

Additional resources

Grayson County Building Department ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Fries

Building permit triggers follow Grayson County and Virginia code because Grayson County issues the building permit. A town zoning permit is required before the county will issue the building permit.

Note: No public Fries exempt-work list was identified. Building-permit exemptions are the same Grayson County exemptions because the county issues the building permit. Contact Grayson County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit.

Required documents

Town of Fries zoning permit application or approval
Grayson County building permit application
Plans where required by the county
All county prerequisite approvals applicable to the project

Building code: 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code suite, administered by Grayson County
Permit validity: No separate Fries zoning expiration rule identified publicly. County-issued building permits follow the 2021 Virginia Construction Code: application abandoned after 6 months if not issued; permit may be revoked if work does not start within 6 months or is abandoned for 6 months.
Owner-builder: No separate Fries owner-builder rule identified. County and Virginia state rules apply for the building permit.
Contractor requirements: County and Virginia DPOR licensing requirements apply to the building permit. No separate Fries contractor licensing page was identified.

Source: Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Contact the Town of Fries for zoning requirements and the zoning permit application.
02

Obtain town zoning approval for the project before seeking the county building permit.
03

Submit the Grayson County building permit application with the town zoning approval and all county-required supporting materials.
04

County staff reviews the permit package, collects county permit fees, and issues the permit.
05

Schedule required building inspections with Grayson County through completion.

Source: Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Fries building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

No public Fries zoning fee identified. County building permit minimums apply: $60 for most categories; $275 for new residential and new commercial construction; $125 for additions and renovations.

Plan check fee

$60 if reviewed in-house by the county; cost of third-party review if outsourced

Permit fee formula

No public Fries zoning fee formula identified. County building fees apply: new residential $0.20/sq ft for first 2,000 sq ft, $0.30/sq ft above; new commercial $4.00 per $1,000 up to $50,000, $2.00 per $1,000 above; renovation $0.20/sq ft.

Trade permit fee

County flat-plus-unit formulas with $60 minimums per trade

Reinspection fee

$60 per reinspection (county fee)

Penalty (no permit)

$60 or 20% of project permit fee for work started without a permit, in addition to permit fees (county fee)

County permit fees must be paid in full before issuance. No public Fries zoning payment instructions were located.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

276-773-2322 (Grayson County Building Department) (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Grayson County Building Department)

Typical sequence: Town zoning clearance first, then county permit issuance and county inspections through final approval.

Source: Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Fries permits

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

Building permit triggers follow Grayson County and Virginia code because Grayson County issues the building permit. A town zoning permit is required before the county will issue the building permit.

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

Building permit fees in Fries, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is No public Fries zoning fee identified. County building permit minimums apply: $60 for most categories; $275 for new residential and new commercial construction; $125 for additions and renovations.. Fees are calculated as: No public Fries zoning fee formula identified. County building fees apply: new residential $0.20/sq ft for first 2,000 sq ft, $0.30/sq ft above; new commercial $4.00 per $1,000 up to $50,000, $2.00 per $1,000 above; renovation $0.20/sq ft.. Plan check fee: $60 if reviewed in-house by the county; cost of third-party review if outsourced.

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

To apply for a building permit in Fries, VA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Town of Fries for zoning requirements and the zoning permit application. 2. Obtain town zoning approval for the project before seeking the county building permit. 3. Submit the Grayson County building permit application with the town zoning approval and all county-required supporting materials. 4. County staff reviews the permit package, collects county permit fees, and issues the permit. 5. Schedule required building inspections with Grayson County through completion.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Fries, VA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Fries, VA via: 276-773-2322 (Grayson County Building Department).

last verified April 2026 source Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections) ↗ entry id permits/virginia/grayson/fries

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Fries (zoning permit intake); Grayson County Building Department (building permits and inspections) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Fries

Other jurisdictions in Grayson County.