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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Short Pump
Henrico County permit-required rules apply in Short Pump.
- Exempt Work types listed as exempt by Henrico County 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 rules apply.
- Owner-builder
- Same countywide homeowner and authorized-agent rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Same countywide valid Virginia contractor number rule applies.
Application process
Typical processing: Henrico does not publish Short Pump-specific timing. County guidance instead offers same-day walk-through review for certain residential project types when a complete package is in by 3:00 p.m.
- 01 Confirm permit need and any overlapping planning, zoning, utilities, or site-development review.
- 02 File the correct permit online in Build Henrico with the required plans and supporting records.
- 03 Address county review comments and upload corrections if needed.
- 04 Pay permit fees and state levy after approval.
- 05 Print or post permit information and schedule inspections through the county system.
- 06 Obtain final inspection approvals and any needed certificate of occupancy documentation.
Typical processing time: Henrico does not publish Short Pump-specific timing. County guidance instead offers same-day walk-through review for certain residential project types when a complete package is in by 3:00 p.m.
Fee schedule
Short Pump building permit fees
Same countywide online and in-person payment methods 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
- Same-day request cutoff is 7:00 a.m.
Typical sequence: County matrices govern Short Pump inspections because Henrico is the inspecting authority
Frequently asked
Common questions about Short Pump permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Short Pump, VA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Short Pump, VA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Short Pump, VA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Short Pump, VA? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Short Pump, VA? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Short Pump, 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.