City Building Permits

Ashburn (Loudoun County), VIRGINIA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Ashburn (Loudoun County), Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Virginia Loudoun County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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.

Department
Loudoun County Department of Building and Development
Address
Permitting and Land Development Counters, Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone
703-777-0220
Website
https://www.loudoun.gov/buildinganddevelopment

Online Permit Portal

Open LandMARC / Tyler EnerGov Self Service

Platform: LandMARC / Tyler EnerGov Self Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  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.

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

General Requirements

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

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
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.
Building code
2021 Virginia Construction Code / USBC, locally enforced by Loudoun County.
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.

Fees

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

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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

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

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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