County permits

Nelson County

Nelson County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Nelson County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Nelson County Building Inspections Department
Website: iWorQ Citizen Portal ↗
Online portal: iWorQ Citizen Portal ↗
Phone: 434-263-7080
Email: jmarrs@nelsoncounty.org; lashby@nelsoncounty.org
Address: 80 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949

Full unincorporated Nelson County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Nelson County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Nelson County, Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.