Building Codes & Inspections

The City Public Permit Portal is available for submitting building and trade permits, as well as all payment of all permit fees and requesting inspections. Guest access is also available for tracking permits and inspections.


Inspection Results Cheat Sheet (PDF)

Construction for which a permit application is submitted to the local building department on or after the July 1, 2022 shall comply with the provisions of the 2018 Virginia Construction Code.

Building Forms

  1. 3rd party Currently Approved Inspectors (PDF)
  2. 3rd Party Inspection Form
  3. 3rd Party Inspection Policy - 02/28/2023 (PDF)
  4. Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Certification (PDF)
  5. As-Built Survey for New Construction (PDF)
  6. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
  8. Chimney/Vent Inspection Certification (PDF)
  9. City of Charlottesville Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (PDF)
  10. Mandatory Inspections (PDF)
  11. Residential Plan Checklist (PDF)
  12. Retaining Wall Guidelines (PDF)
  13. Typical Deck Details (PDF)