Permits And Forms
All Permits
- A completed Building Permit Application.
- Contractors must furnish a copy of their valid Virginia Contractors License.
- Applicants not required by law to be licensed as contractors must submit a written statement, supported by an affidavit, that he/she is not subject to licensure as a contractor, subcontractor or owner-developer.
- This statement may be obtained from the Building Inspector's Office or on our Forms and Applications page.
- If the building will use a private sewage disposal system and/or a private water source, a completed Commonwealth of VA Application for Sewage Disposal and/or Water Supply Permit shall be submitted with the Building Permit application. If the Sewage disposal and/or Water Supply permit has already been filed with the Health Department, simply fill in the Health Permit number on the Building Permit Application.
- Deed (If property owned less than two years).
In addition to the requirements for all permits:
- Two sets of plans and specifications must accompany every building permit application.
- One recorded plat showing the location of the proposed structure on the lot with all setbacks dimensioned.
- Signature on shrink/swell form.
- Signature on erosion and sediment control form.
In addition to the requirements for all permits:
- Year of mobile home (must be 1976 or newer) proof required
- If applying online, please email all completed applications and receipt of payment(s) to permit.tech@ameliacova.com.
- If paying online, please call to confirm amount prior to submitting payment. All payments can be made at Online Building Payment System.

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Building Forms & Procedures23 documents
- Affidavit for Self Contracting
- Affidavit of Exemption for Agricultural Structures
- Application - Amusement Rides and Devices
- Application - Certificate of Occupancy
- Application - Trade Permit
- Application- Building Permit
- Authorization by Owner to Use Property
- Permit Refund Policy
- Procedures for Obtaining a Building Permit
- Required Inspections - Manufactured Housing
- Required Inspections
- Shrink-Swell / Radon Policy
- Shrink-Swell Map
- Stormwater Compliance Statement
- Swimming Pool Checklist
- Veneer Inspection Form
- Water Test Laboratories
- Erosion and Sediment Control Form - Single Family Residence
- Manufactured Home Certification of Installation
- Sealed Set of Drawings Form
- House Numbering Requirements Form
- Pool Barrier Requirement Affidavit
- Brochure for Swimming Pool Requirements