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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Victoria
Victoria requires a zoning permit before erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, adding to, or alteration of any structure, or the establishment of any land use within town limits, except for listed town zoning exemptions. Building permits are separately required through Lunenburg County under the Virginia USBC.
Patios
Accessory structures less than 6 feet in height and 20 square feet in area
- Exempt Patios
- Exempt Accessory structures less than 6 feet in height and 20 square feet in area
Note: These exemptions apply to Victoria town zoning permits only. For building-code permit exemptions, contact Lunenburg County Building Inspection because the county issues the building permit. Exempt from zoning permit does not mean exempt from building permit requirements.
Required documents
- Town zoning permit application
- Applicant and owner information
- Parcel location and size
- Zoning district and applicable ordinance section
- Water and sewer approval
- Written project description
- Site plan (if applicable)
- County building permit application and supporting documents (submitted separately to Lunenburg County)
- Building code
- Victoria does not administer a separate building code permit office. Building permits are administered through Lunenburg County under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63).
- Permit validity
- Victoria zoning permits are valid for 1 year. County building permit validity follows the Virginia USBC permit-abandonment rules (work must commence within 6 months of issuance; permit may be revoked if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months).
- Owner-builder
- No separate Victoria owner-builder rule applies. County and state owner-builder rules govern the building permit stage.
- Contractor requirements
- No separate Victoria contractor-license posting applies. County building permits require proof of DPOR licensure or a written non-licensure statement before issuance.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Victoria town limits and therefore subject to the town zoning permit requirement before county building permitting.
- 02 Download and print the Victoria zoning permit application from the town's zoning page.
- 03 Complete the zoning form with applicant and owner information, parcel location and size, zoning district, ordinance section, water and sewer approval, written project description, and site plan if required.
- 04 Return the completed zoning application to Victoria Town Hall in person. The town FAQ specifically instructs applicants to return the printed form to town hall.
- 05 The zoning administrator reviews the application. If approved, the town issues the zoning permit, which is valid for one year.
- 06 After obtaining the town zoning permit, separately obtain any required county building permit from the Lunenburg County Office of the Building Inspector. Victoria does not issue building permits.
- 07 Proceed through county building inspections for building-code matters.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Victoria building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25 for residential upgrades (town zoning permit); county building permit minimums apply separately
02
Permit fee formula
Town zoning fees (flat by project type): residential new construction $100; residential additions $50; residential upgrades $25; commercial or industrial new construction $150; commercial or industrial additions $75; commercial or industrial upgrades $50. County building permit fees are separate and follow the Lunenburg County fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (434) 696-2143 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- County building office: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays
Typical sequence: Victoria does not perform building inspections. All building inspections are scheduled through Lunenburg County. The Virginia USBC minimum sequence includes: footing, foundation, preparatory work before concrete placement, framing before concealment, MEP before concealment, energy conservation before concealment, and final inspection.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Victoria permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Victoria, VA? ▸
Victoria requires a zoning permit before erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, adding to, or alteration of any structure, or the establishment of any land use within town limits, except for listed town zoning exemptions. Building permits are separately required through Lunenburg County under the Virginia USBC.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Victoria, VA? ▸
Building permit fees in Victoria, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for residential upgrades (town zoning permit); county building permit minimums apply separately. Fees are calculated as: Town zoning fees (flat by project type): residential new construction $100; residential additions $50; residential upgrades $25; commercial or industrial new construction $150; commercial or industrial additions $75; commercial or industrial upgrades $50. County building permit fees are separate and follow the Lunenburg County fee schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Victoria, VA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Victoria, VA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Victoria town limits and therefore subject to the town zoning permit requirement before county building permitting. 2. Download and print the Victoria zoning permit application from the town's zoning page. 3. Complete the zoning form with applicant and owner information, parcel location and size, zoning district, ordinance section, water and sewer approval, written project description, and site plan if required. 4. Return the completed zoning application to Victoria Town Hall in person. The town FAQ specifically instructs applicants to return the printed form to town hall. 5. The zoning administrator reviews the application. If approved, the town issues the zoning permit, which is valid for one year. 6. After obtaining the town zoning permit, separately obtain any required county building permit from the Lunenburg County Office of the Building Inspector. Victoria does not issue building permits. 7. Proceed through county building inspections for building-code matters.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Victoria, VA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Victoria, VA. The following work is generally exempt: Patios; Accessory structures less than 6 feet in height and 20 square feet in area. Note: These exemptions apply to Victoria town zoning permits only. For building-code permit exemptions, contact Lunenburg County Building Inspection because the county issues the building permit. Exempt from zoning permit does not mean exempt from building permit requirements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Victoria, VA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Victoria, VA via: (434) 696-2143.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Victoria Zoning Administrator (zoning permits); Lunenburg County Office of the Building Inspector (building permits and inspections) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Victoria Zoning Administrator (zoning permits); Lunenburg County Office of the Building Inspector (building permits and inspections) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.