Two sets of plans, including site plans, are required to be submitted for review with the building permit application. One set is routed to all other applicable county agencies for review. The second set is routed to all affected plan reviewers within the Department of Building Construction and Inspections. All plan reviewers will either approve the application or issue written comments to be addressed by the applicant. Written plan review comments will be faxed or mailed to the permit applicant, the representative and/or the engineer/architect listed on the application. (Please verify that your fax number is always on the permit application) The building permit will be issued after all plan reviewers and other applicable county agencies have approved the application.
Permit turnaround goals are based on submittal of complete and accurate plans.
New Buildings: 30 working days
Tents and other temporary structures: 10 working days
Renovations and Additions: 10 working days
Demolitions: Dependent on the verification of disconnection of all utilities (water, sewer, electrical, phone, gas, cable TV)
The permit clerk handles all general questions such as permit fees, permit issuing and permit application tracking.
For personal assistance: call our receptionist at (804) 501-4360
Permit Clerk (804) 501-4361
New building plan review (804) 501-4372
Alteration and additions plan review (804) 501-4363
Plumbing plan review (804) 501-4371
Electrical plan review (804) 501-4365
Mechanical plan review (804) 501-4376
Fire protection plan review (804) 501-4372
Planning and Zoning (804) 501-4602
Public Works (804) 501-4393
Public Utilities (804) 501-4517
Health Department (804) 501-4530
Department of Building Construction and Inspections
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775
Physical Address:
4301 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: (804) 501-4360
Fax: (804) 501-4984
Automated Permit System:
(804) 755-4300