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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Highland Springs
Same Henrico County triggers apply to Highland Springs properties.
- Exempt Work listed by Henrico County as exempt on the permit-not-required page
- Build Henrico application
- Site plan
- Construction or trade plans
- Engineered framing and design documents as applicable
- Manufacturer's specifications
- Owner's Statement of Responsibility if applicable
- Residential DPW forms where required
- Building code
- 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code as administered by Henrico County.
- Permit validity
- Same countywide Build Henrico status rules apply; public Highland Springs-specific data is thin.
- Owner-builder
- Same countywide Owner's Statement of Responsibility rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Same countywide valid Virginia contractor number rule applies.
Application process
Typical processing: No Highland Springs-specific estimate is published. Henrico publishes countywide walk-through timing only for certain residential permit types.
- 01 Confirm the Highland Springs property is in Henrico County and identify all county reviews triggered by the scope.
- 02 Submit the correct permit application in Build Henrico with plans and supporting files.
- 03 Revise and resubmit if county reviewers issue comments.
- 04 Pay fees and state levy after approval.
- 05 Request inspections in Build Henrico or through the IVR line and complete all required inspections.
Typical processing time: No Highland Springs-specific estimate is published. Henrico publishes countywide walk-through timing only for certain residential permit types.
Fee schedule
Highland Springs building permit fees
Same countywide payment rules apply
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Build Henrico portal (online)
- IVR (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests by 7:00 a.m. for same-day scheduling
Typical sequence: County residential and trade matrices govern
Frequently asked
Common questions about Highland Springs permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Highland Springs, VA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections; Henrico Permit Center for intake and customer assistance before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.