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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Page County
USBC building permits are required for all construction regulated by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. County zoning permits are required for storage buildings, new homes, modular and manufactured homes, additions, porches and decks, barns, windmills, towers, signs, in-ground pools, and above-ground pools left up year-round.
Note: No County-specific public exempt-work list was found on the reviewed Page County permit pages. For building-permit exemptions, rely on Virginia Construction Code Section 108.2 and confirm with the Building Official, as floodplain or local overlay conditions can still require review. Contact the Building Inspections Department at 540-743-6674 to confirm whether your project requires a permit.
Required documents
- Building or trade permit application
- Zoning permit or town zoning approval where applicable
- Survey plat or hand-drawn sketch
- Deed copy for new structures
- VDOT entrance permit if applicable
- Tax map number and tax verification
- Health Department review documentation
- Contractor release forms
- Owner's affidavit if owner-builder
- Two complete plan sets for many projects
- Floodplain permit when applicable
- Building code
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (2021 code cycle, effective January 18, 2024)
- Permit validity
- No standalone County permit expiration handout was found on public County pages. Virginia USBC rules on abandoned applications, suspended work, revocation, and completion deadlines govern permit validity.
- Owner-builder
- The owner may list themselves as performing the work. When building a new primary residence, the owner may perform or supervise no more than one primary residence for their own use during any 24-month period.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must hold a Commonwealth of Virginia contractor license. Contractors living and working in Page County must also have a local business license through the Commissioner of the Revenue. Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical tradespersons need the applicable Virginia tradesman certification. Contractor release forms are required.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Review may take up to two weeks depending on workload. Permits are not issued after 4:30 PM.
- 01 Confirm locality and parcel status. If the parcel is in unincorporated Page County, County zoning applies. If the parcel is inside Luray, Shenandoah, or Stanley, obtain town zoning approval first before applying for the County building permit.
- 02 Obtain all prerequisite approvals as applicable: zoning permit, Health Department well/septic approval, VDOT entrance permit, tax verification, 911 address application, and erosion and sediment control or stormwater permit.
- 03 Download the correct fillable PDF application forms from the County Building Permit Forms and Fee Schedule page. Forms include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, floodplain, asbestos, contractor release, owner's affidavit, and tax verification.
- 04 Submit the completed application package with two complete plan sets and payment to the Building Inspections Office at 103 S Court Street, Suite B, Luray. Permits are not issued after 4:30 PM.
- 05 Respond to review comments and provide any missing contractor releases, engineer-sealed plans, utility confirmations, or town zoning sign-off.
- 06 After approval, obtain the issued permit, keep approved plans on site, and request required inspections at least 48 hours in advance.
- 07 Complete the final inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy or other closeout documentation where applicable.
Typical processing time: Review may take up to two weeks depending on workload. Permits are not issued after 4:30 PM.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Page County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential new construction base fee $30; residential additions and remodels minimum $50; commercial new construction base fee $50; commercial additions and remodels minimum $50
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review: $45 for new homes and additions; $30 for accessory structures, porches, and decks; $30 for remodels and repairs depending on scope. Commercial plan review: $50 plus $10 per 1,000 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft
03
Permit fee formula
Primarily base-fee-plus-square-foot formulas for building permits; flat fees for many trade and miscellaneous permits; County zoning fees are flat or parcel-based depending on application type
04
Reinspection fee
$40 per reinspection after one failed inspection; $40 for requesting an inspection and not being ready; $40 special inspection or trip fee
05
Penalty (no permit)
Stop work order penalty $100; residential failure to obtain permit $100; commercial failure to obtain permit 25% of fee with $100 minimum; County zoning failure to obtain permit doubles the zoning fee
Completed forms must be returned with payment in person to the Building Inspections Office. No public online permit payment workflow was identified.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 540-743-6674 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call at least 48 hours in advance. Provide the permit number, homeowner name, inspection type, requestor name, and a contact phone number.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; building code and inspection time questions directed to the department between 8:00 and 9:00 AM; permits not issued after 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: The County provides each applicant with a project-specific list of required inspections at permit issuance.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Page County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Page County, VA? ▸
USBC building permits are required for all construction regulated by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. County zoning permits are required for storage buildings, new homes, modular and manufactured homes, additions, porches and decks, barns, windmills, towers, signs, in-ground pools, and above-ground pools left up year-round.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Page County, VA? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Page County, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential new construction base fee $30; residential additions and remodels minimum $50; commercial new construction base fee $50; commercial additions and remodels minimum $50. Fees are calculated as: Primarily base-fee-plus-square-foot formulas for building permits; flat fees for many trade and miscellaneous permits; County zoning fees are flat or parcel-based depending on application type. Plan check fee: Residential plan review: $45 for new homes and additions; $30 for accessory structures, porches, and decks; $30 for remodels and repairs depending on scope. Commercial plan review: $50 plus $10 per 1,000 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Page County, VA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Page County, VA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm locality and parcel status. If the parcel is in unincorporated Page County, County zoning applies. If the parcel is inside Luray, Shenandoah, or Stanley, obtain town zoning approval first before applying for the County building permit. 2. Obtain all prerequisite approvals as applicable: zoning permit, Health Department well/septic approval, VDOT entrance permit, tax verification, 911 address application, and erosion and sediment control or stormwater permit. 3. Download the correct fillable PDF application forms from the County Building Permit Forms and Fee Schedule page. Forms include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, floodplain, asbestos, contractor release, owner's affidavit, and tax verification. 4. Submit the completed application package with two complete plan sets and payment to the Building Inspections Office at 103 S Court Street, Suite B, Luray. Permits are not issued after 4:30 PM. 5. Respond to review comments and provide any missing contractor releases, engineer-sealed plans, utility confirmations, or town zoning sign-off. 6. After approval, obtain the issued permit, keep approved plans on site, and request required inspections at least 48 hours in advance. 7. Complete the final inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy or other closeout documentation where applicable.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Page County, VA? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Page County, VA typically run Review may take up to two weeks depending on workload. Permits are not issued after 4:30 PM.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Page County, VA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Page County, VA via: 540-743-6674. Call at least 48 hours in advance. Provide the permit number, homeowner name, inspection type, requestor name, and a contact phone number..
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Page County Building Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.