Demolition
The process outlined below is for the complete, partial, or interior demolition of a structure with no rebuilding.
Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in an H-1 or H-2 local historic district.
Demolition Permits are reviewed for compliance with the following codes: Virginia Statewide Uniform Building Code.
Submission Requirements
Completed Demolition Permit Application.Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in an H-1 or H-2 local historic district.
Review Process
Applications requiring building plans will be reviewed within 5 business days for 1- and 2-family dwellings and 10 business days for all other building types once your permit application has been deemed complete and initialized in our system (you will receive a Permit Submittal Confirmation Letter). Projects where it has been determined that no building plans are required may be issued on demand.Demolition Permits are reviewed for compliance with the following codes: Virginia Statewide Uniform Building Code.
Fees
Fees are due at time of permit issuance. The fees for demolition are as follows:- Building Permit Fee:
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Valuation of Work
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Building Permit Fee
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$0.01 to $1,000
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$45
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$1,000.01 to $50,000
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$45 for the first $1,000.01 plus $5 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $50,000.
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$50,000.01 to $100,000
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$290 for the first $50,000.01 plus $4 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $100,000.
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$100,000.01 to $250,000
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$490 for the first 100,000.01 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000.
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$250,000.01 to $500,000
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$1,015 for the first $250,000.01 plus $3.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.
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$500,000 and up
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$1,827.50 for the first $500,000.01 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
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- Plan Review Fee (for applications requiring building plans only): 10% of the building permit fee.
- 2% state levy of total fee.