City Building Permits

Town of Christiansburg, VIRGINIA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Christiansburg, Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Virginia Montgomery County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town administers permits within incorporated Christiansburg town limits, separate from Montgomery County's county-jurisdiction permitting.

Department
Town of Christiansburg Building Inspections
Address
100 E. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone
540-382-6120 ext. 1152
Website
https://www.christiansburg.org/75/Building-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Christiansburg Self Service Portal

Platform: Citizen Self Service Portal / TOC Plans and Permitting • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Create an account or log in to the Town's self-service portal.
  2. Use the Decision Engine if needed to identify the right permit or plan application.
  3. Submit the permit or plan application digitally through the portal. All plans must be submitted digitally through the self-service portal.
  4. If internet access is an issue, go to Town Hall's 2nd floor during business hours for staff assistance.
  5. Building Inspections reviews the submission. Commercial buildings and structures require third-party plan review, including MEP, sprinkler, and fire alarm.
  6. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the self-service portal.
  7. Complete inspections, final inspection, and certificate of occupancy as applicable.

Typical processing time: No general permit turnaround is posted on the current portal and building pages.

Source: Town of Christiansburg Building Inspections

General Requirements

Town states Building Inspections issues building permits and conducts all-trade inspections. Public deck FAQ adds that decks over 16 inches above finished grade require a permit.

Required Documents

  • Varies by application type
  • Copy of property plat
  • Deck construction plan (for decks, or use of DCA-6 in lieu of plans)
Permit validity
No Christiansburg general permit expiration rule was found on the public pages.
Building code
Town's Current Building Codes page lists the 2021 Virginia Construction Code set, including Virginia Construction Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, and 2021 Statewide Fire Prevention Code, with 2020 NEC.
Owner-builder
Deck FAQ says homeowners can build their own deck if they qualify for a Virginia Code Title 54.1-1101 exemption. Affidavit of Owner must be completed and notarized if the owner is applying.
Contractor requirements
Deck FAQ says minimum Class C license with proper classifications is required and a business license is required as well. Building pages note commercial buildings require third-party plan review.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Plan check fee
Plan review resubmission fee is $100 when plans are submitted multiple times or are incomplete and require resubmission.
Permit fee formula
Residential new construction, additions, remodeling, modular or manufactured homes: $0.28 per square foot. Commercial and industrial: $4.50 per $1,000 of value. Several permit types are flat-fee items.
Reinspection fee
$100 payable before the reinspection
Penalty (no permit)
Working without a permit: $50 for residential, $100 for commercial/contractor after initial stop-work order. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: $100. Board of Building Code Appeals hearing: $250.
Payment note
Add 2 percent state surcharge to the permit fee to reach the grand total.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Decks or porches 16 inches or less above finished grade
  • Replacing deck floor boards
  • Handrails on decks or porches
  • Replacing balusters
  • Concrete patios less than 16 inches from finished grade
  • Replacing only one support post
  • Replacing fewer than three risers
  • Replacing HVAC equipment with the same equipment, unless gas-fired

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time windows
In-person help for applications is offered on Town Hall's 2nd floor during business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Town publicly lists residential plan review, building code inspections for all trades, final inspections, and certificates of occupancy. Detailed sequences vary by project type.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Christiansburg Building Inspections before applying.

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