How much does a building permit cost in Town of Ridgeway, VA?

The minimum permit fee is $25 for new construction and alterations or renovations; $15 minimum for electrical permits. Fees are calculated as: Same Henry County mixed fee structure applies. New construction: generally $0.08 per square foot. Alterations and renovations: $0.03 per square foot of affected area. Many trade permits are flat or unit-based. Land disturbance: per-acre plus a flat fee. Sign fees are size-based. A 2% state levy is added to listed permit fees..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Ridgeway, VA?

1. Treat Ridgeway building permits as Henry County submittals. Use Henry County's iWorQ Citizen Portal to apply for the relevant building, trade, demolition, land disturbance, or sign permit. 2. Identify the permit type and gather required documents. The same supporting materials Henry County requires apply: construction documents and site plan if required by the building official, land disturbance forms, demolition asbestos paperwork, and sign documents when applicable. 3. Complete any Henry County zoning review required for the permit type. No verified Ridgeway-specific town zoning intake page or separate permit portal has been identified. 4. Pay Henry County fees. The county accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover with a 3.25% or $2 service fee (whichever is greater, non-refundable). Checks payable to County of Henry may be mailed to P.O. Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078. 5. After issuance, post the permit on site and complete inspections through Henry County Building Inspection. A final inspection closes the permit.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Ridgeway, VA?

The following work is generally exempt: Drywall repair and painting; Residential reroofing; Residential exterior siding; Tents covering 900 square feet or less with an occupant load under 50 persons; Fences; Floor coverings and porch or deck flooring; One-story detached residential accessory structures under 256 square feet, including detached prefabricated structures under 256 square feet (subject to zoning setbacks). Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Henry County Building Inspection before proceeding.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ridgeway, VA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 276-634-4615.

City Building Permits

Town of Ridgeway, VA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Ridgeway, Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Virginia Henry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Ridgeway is an incorporated town in Henry County, not an independent city. DHCD's Building Officials Directory lists 'Ridgeway Town — See Henry County,' so Henry County Building Inspection administers building permits for Ridgeway. No separate Ridgeway town building department or permit portal has been identified.

Department: Henry County Building Inspection Department, within Planning, Zoning, and Inspections
Address: 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-634-4615
Website: https://www.henrycountyva.gov/200/Building-Inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Citizen Portal (Henry County)

Platform: iWorQ • Account required: No • Submission: Online or in-person

Additional resources:

Henry County Building Inspection Department

Application Process

Treat Ridgeway building permits as Henry County submittals. Use Henry County's iWorQ Citizen Portal to apply for the relevant building, trade, demolition, land disturbance, or sign permit.
Identify the permit type and gather required documents. The same supporting materials Henry County requires apply: construction documents and site plan if required by the building official, land disturbance forms, demolition asbestos paperwork, and sign documents when applicable.
Complete any Henry County zoning review required for the permit type. No verified Ridgeway-specific town zoning intake page or separate permit portal has been identified.
Pay Henry County fees. The county accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover with a 3.25% or $2 service fee (whichever is greater, non-refundable). Checks payable to County of Henry may be mailed to P.O. Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078.
After issuance, post the permit on site and complete inspections through Henry County Building Inspection. A final inspection closes the permit.

Source: Henry County Building Inspection Department, within Planning, Zoning, and Inspections

General Requirements

The same Henry County building permit triggers apply for Ridgeway because DHCD routes Ridgeway to Henry County for building official purposes. A permit may be required when building, demolishing, renovating, or repairing a structure, including manufactured housing, additions, decks, sheds or carports over 256 square feet, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or framing renovations, pools, communication towers, demolition, garages, commercial structures, reroofing for commercial or industrial buildings, and footprint changes.

Required Documents

Permit application
Construction documents and site plan (when required by the building official)
Residential E and S agreement in lieu of an erosion and sediment control plan (for qualifying land disturbance)
Commercial or industrial land disturbing permit form (for commercial land disturbance)
Asbestos form (for demolition work)
Virginia contractor license copy (for sign permits)
Commissioner of Revenue business license approval (for sign permits)
Sign plans (for sign permits)
UL information for illuminated signs (for sign permits)

Permit validity: Under the 2021 Virginia Construction Code, an application is deemed abandoned six months after filing unless pursued in good faith or a permit is issued. An issued permit may be revoked if work does not commence within six months after issuance or is suspended or abandoned for six months. A three-year completion limit applies to new detached single-family dwellings, additions, and residential accessory structures if required by the building official.
Building code: 2021 Virginia Construction Code (effective January 18, 2024), enforced by Henry County under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Owner-builder: Virginia Code Section 54.1-1111 requires the applicant to either show contractor licensure or file a written statement that the applicant is not subject to contractor licensure.
Contractor requirements: Virginia state contractor licensing under Code Section 54.1-1111 applies. Sign permit applicants must also provide a copy of the contractor's Virginia license and approval from the Commissioner of Revenue regarding a Henry County business license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25 for new construction and alterations or renovations; $15 minimum for electrical permits
Permit fee formula: Same Henry County mixed fee structure applies. New construction: generally $0.08 per square foot. Alterations and renovations: $0.03 per square foot of affected area. Many trade permits are flat or unit-based. Land disturbance: per-acre plus a flat fee. Sign fees are size-based. A 2% state levy is added to listed permit fees.
Reinspection fee: $10 per extra trip when the wrong address is given, condemned work is due to faulty construction, corrections are incomplete, or work is not ready
Payment note: Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted with a 3.25% or $2 non-refundable service fee, whichever is greater. Checks payable to County of Henry may be mailed to P.O. Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078. A payment link can be emailed for card payment.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Drywall repair and painting
Residential reroofing
Residential exterior siding
Tents covering 900 square feet or less with an occupant load under 50 persons
Fences
Floor coverings and porch or deck flooring
One-story detached residential accessory structures under 256 square feet, including detached prefabricated structures under 256 square feet (subject to zoning setbacks)

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Henry County Building Inspection before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

276-634-4615 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are conducted through Henry County Building Inspection as work progresses under the Virginia Construction Code. A final inspection is required to close the permit.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 Virginia Construction Code (effective January 18, 2024), enforced by Henry County under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Verify contractor license: Virginia DPOR License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Ridgeway Town Charter
DHCD Building Officials Directory
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (DHCD)
License lookup guide: Virginia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Virginia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Virginia hub: Virginia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Henry County Building Inspection Department, within Planning, Zoning, and Inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Ridgeway Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Ridgeway, VA?: The same Henry County building permit triggers apply for Ridgeway because DHCD routes Ridgeway to Henry County for building official purposes. A permit may be required when building, demolishing, renovating, or repairing a structure, including manufactured housing, additions, decks, sheds or carports over 256 square feet, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or framing renovations, pools, communication towers, demolition, garages, commercial structures, reroofing for commercial or industrial buildings, and footprint changes.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Ridgeway, VA?: The minimum permit fee is $25 for new construction and alterations or renovations; $15 minimum for electrical permits. Fees are calculated as: Same Henry County mixed fee structure applies. New construction: generally $0.08 per square foot. Alterations and renovations: $0.03 per square foot of affected area. Many trade permits are flat or unit-based. Land disturbance: per-acre plus a flat fee. Sign fees are size-based. A 2% state levy is added to listed permit fees..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Ridgeway, VA?: 1. Treat Ridgeway building permits as Henry County submittals. Use Henry County's iWorQ Citizen Portal to apply for the relevant building, trade, demolition, land disturbance, or sign permit. 2. Identify the permit type and gather required documents. The same supporting materials Henry County requires apply: construction documents and site plan if required by the building official, land disturbance forms, demolition asbestos paperwork, and sign documents when applicable. 3. Complete any Henry County zoning review required for the permit type. No verified Ridgeway-specific town zoning intake page or separate permit portal has been identified. 4. Pay Henry County fees. The county accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover with a 3.25% or $2 service fee (whichever is greater, non-refundable). Checks payable to County of Henry may be mailed to P.O. Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078. 5. After issuance, post the permit on site and complete inspections through Henry County Building Inspection. A final inspection closes the permit.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Ridgeway, VA?: The following work is generally exempt: Drywall repair and painting; Residential reroofing; Residential exterior siding; Tents covering 900 square feet or less with an occupant load under 50 persons; Fences; Floor coverings and porch or deck flooring; One-story detached residential accessory structures under 256 square feet, including detached prefabricated structures under 256 square feet (subject to zoning setbacks). Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Henry County Building Inspection before proceeding.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ridgeway, VA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 276-634-4615.

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