Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Loudoun County Department of Building and Development

Street address

Permitting and Land Development Counters, Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, VA 20175

Phone

703-777-0220

dbd@loudoun.gov

Coverage

Ashburn is associated with Loudoun County but is not listed by Loudoun as one of the county's seven incorporated towns. Based on the county's towns list and zoning guidance, permit administration for Ashburn addresses is through Loudoun County, not a separate Ashburn municipal department.

Online portal

LandMARC / Tyler EnerGov Self Service

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Ashburn (Loudoun County)

Same county permit triggers as other unincorporated Loudoun locations under VCC 108.1 and county zoning rules.

Scope of work

Permit?

County exemptions under VCC 108.2 generally apply, including fences, small detached sheds up to 256 square feet, certain retaining walls, shallow small pools, flagpoles up to 30 feet, and listed ordinary repairs

Exempt

Exempt County exemptions under VCC 108.2 generally apply, including fences, small detached sheds up to 256 square feet, certain retaining walls, shallow small pools, flagpoles up to 30 feet, and listed ordinary repairs

Required documents

Survey plat
Existing and proposed structures with dimensions and square footage
Setbacks to property lines
Easements, buffers, and tree-save information
Adjacent roads
Owner signature
Construction documents as applicable

Building code: 2021 Virginia Construction Code / USBC, locally enforced by Loudoun County.
Permit validity: Application abandonment after 6 months if not pursued; issued permit subject to revocation if work does not begin within 6 months or is suspended for 6 months.
Owner-builder: County follows VCC owner-or-agent application rules and licensure statement requirements.
Contractor requirements: Virginia DPOR contractor license plus Loudoun County BPOL for county work.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Residential intake is generally 2 to 5 business days for county-typical deck, county-typical basement, and residential trade permits, and up to 10 business days for other residential permits.

01

Verify the Ashburn property is outside incorporated town limits. If so, county zoning and county building review apply directly.
02

Create a LandMARC account and choose the permit type.
03

Upload required plats, plans, and supporting documentation for county review.
04

Complete the county intake and pay the invoice once issued.
05

Address review comments and resubmit if needed.
06

Permit issuance occurs through LandMARC, followed by county inspections.

Typical processing time: Residential intake is generally 2 to 5 business days for county-typical deck, county-typical basement, and residential trade permits, and up to 10 business days for other residential permits.

Source: Loudoun County Department of Building and Development ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Ashburn (Loudoun County) building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$65

Plan check fee

County residential plan review is $170 per review; miscellaneous building plan review is $130.

Permit fee formula

County formula and flat-fee schedule apply.

Reinspection fee

$65

County intake invoice, LandMARC card payment with 2.65% convenience fee, or check/cash/ACH options.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County LandMARC (online)

Scheduling deadline: Next-day scheduling cutoff at midnight for workdays
Inspection hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: County review, permit issuance, required field inspections, then finals and occupancy/use approvals as applicable.

Source: Loudoun County Department of Building and Development ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Ashburn (Loudoun County) permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

Same county permit triggers as other unincorporated Loudoun locations under VCC 108.1 and county zoning rules.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

Building permit fees in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $65. Fees are calculated as: County formula and flat-fee schedule apply.. Plan check fee: County residential plan review is $170 per review; miscellaneous building plan review is $130..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA, follow these steps: 1. Verify the Ashburn property is outside incorporated town limits. If so, county zoning and county building review apply directly. 2. Create a LandMARC account and choose the permit type. 3. Upload required plats, plans, and supporting documentation for county review. 4. Complete the county intake and pay the invoice once issued. 5. Address review comments and resubmit if needed. 6. Permit issuance occurs through LandMARC, followed by county inspections.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA typically run Residential intake is generally 2 to 5 business days for county-typical deck, county-typical basement, and residential trade permits, and up to 10 business days for other residential permits.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA. The following work is generally exempt: County exemptions under VCC 108.2 generally apply, including fences, small detached sheds up to 256 square feet, certain retaining walls, shallow small pools, flagpoles up to 30 feet, and listed ordinary repairs. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Ashburn (Loudoun County), VA via: County LandMARC. Next-day scheduling cutoff at midnight for workdays.

last verified April 2026 source Loudoun County Department of Building and Development ↗ entry id permits/virginia/loudoun/ashburn

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Loudoun County Department of Building and Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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