M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Rappahannock County Building Office directs administration and enforcement of applicable building codes, including the issuance of building permits, review of construction plans and inspection of buildings/structures, investigation of unsafe building conditions and complaints to determine violation conditions and inspects structures for compliance with building codes and ordinances.
The Rappahannock County Building Office is located at 311 N Gay St. Washington, VA , in the rear, lower level of the old Kramer / Tula's Restaurant building.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one hour closing between 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. for lunch.
Telephone Number (540) 675-5340
Fax Number (540) 675-5341
General inquiries: building@rappahannockcountyva.gov
STAFF:
Rich Cornell, Building Official (540) 675-5344
Jack Atkins, Building Inspector, Soil & Erosion
Marlina Lee, Office Support Staff
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Requests for permits may require multiple forms, dependent upon the scope of the building inquiry.
Please contact the Building Office for specific details prior to submitting your application.
Building Office Forms:
Building Permit Application click here
Solar Building Permit Application click here.
Trade Building Permit Application click here
Farm Building Affidavit Application click here
Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion & Sediment Plan (Single Family Construction Only) click here
Land Disturbing Permit click here
VDH Request for Health Department Review click here
Fireworks Display Application click here
Have you considered dark sky lighting for your project? The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection has prepared this information to help make it easy:
- Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
- Saving Dark Skies
Permit Fees: Permit Fees, effective July 7, 2021 and subject to change without notice, are available for viewing here.
Third Party Inspection Policy click here
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