Skip to Main Content
Emergency Alert EMERGENCY ALERT Planned City of Roanoke Reopening Dates: www.roanokeva.gov/starcitystrong Read On...

Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.   

  • Sign In

Roanoke Planning, Building, & Development

  1. Construction
  2. Commissions
  3. Revitalization
  4. Enforcement
  5. Plans

Share

  1. Facebook
  2. Twitter
  3. Pinterest
  4. Delicious
  5. Blogger
  6. LinkedIn

Site Tools

  1. Home
  2. My Account
  3. Printer Friendly
  4. Email Page
  5. Contact Us
  6. RSS
  7. Site Map
  8. Translate Page
  9. Notifications
  10. Documents
Go to Search
  1. Home
  2. Government
  3. Departments P-Z
  4. Planning, Building, & Development
  5. Construction
  6. Building Safety
  7. Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  1. When is a building permit required or not required?
  2. What are the permit fees?
  3. What model codes are adopted by Virginia?
  4. Who may apply for a permit?
  5. May I obtain permits by mail or phone?
  6. May someone else obtain a permit for me?
  7. Should I purchase the permit or let my contractor purchase it?
  8. What type of permit do I need?
  9. How long is a permit valid?
  10. May a permit be voided?
  11. May a permit be returned for a refund?
View All
/FAQ.aspx

Contact Us

  1. Email Building Safety

    215 Church Avenue SW
    Room 170
    Roanoke, VA 24011

    540-853-1090

    IVR Inspection Requests
    540-208-5431

    Monday - Friday
    8 am - 5 pm

    Staff Directory
  1. Applications & Plan Review
  2. Inspections
  3. Current Building Codes & Design Data
  4. Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Permit Center
  6. Documents
  7. Staff Directory

Contact Us

  1. Questions about construction permits, zoning and building codes
    540-853-1090
    permitcenter@roanokeva.gov

    Need help with the TRAKiT permit system?
    TRAKiThelp@roanokeva.gov

    Planning a project? Get help on the Project Assistance Line
    540-853-5550

    Questions/correspondence with Boards and Commissions
    540-853-1730
    planning@roanokeva.gov

    Report a possible code violation
    540-853-2344

    Housing and neighborhood revitalization programs
    540-853-6879
Online GIS Maps
Report a Concern
Arrow Left Arrow Right
[]
Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow