Grayson County Building Department
129 Davis Street
P.O. Box 217
Independence, VA 24348
Phone: 276-773-2322 or
276-236-8149 Ext. 148
Toll Free: 1-800-752-5117
Fax: 276-773-0305
Chris Davis, Interim County Building Official
cdavis@graysoncountyva.gov
Jeff Testerman, Residential Building Inspector
jtesterman@graysoncountyva.gov
Becky Kirk, Permit Tech/Secretary
bkirk@graysoncountyva.gov
Grayson County, Carroll County, City of Galax, Town of Hillsville and the Town of Independence will hold the 4th Annual Building Safety Month Event at Lowe’s in Galax on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 10 AM – 2 PM –
Food provided by Creek Bottom Brews so come join us!
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Building Inspections
The Grayson County Building Department is responsible for the issuance of permits within Grayson County, Town of Independence, Town of Fries, and the Town of Troutdale. The Building Department reviews plans prior to construction and inspects projects at certain phases of the construction process to ensure compliance with local and state standards, and enforces the building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes of Grayson County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What you can accomplish in the Building Department:
- Obtain a Building Permit
- Obtain Erosion & Sediment Control information and permits
- Obtain Stormwater information and permits
- Receive information concerning building issues
- Express concerns about a Contractor
- Receive information concerning Back Flow Prevention
- Receive information concerning requirements for obtaining a Contractor’s License
- Request a list of building permits issued
Announcements:
The Grayson County Building Department now offers online permitting services for your convenience. To apply for a permit for trade-related work (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety) click the link below to start the application process.
Permit Applications
- Residential Permit App.- Form 1000
- Commercial Permit App.- Form 2000
- Trade Permit App.- Form 3000
- Sign Permit App.- Form 4000
- Amusement Device Permit App.- Form 5000
- Change of Use Permit App.- Form 6000
- Storage Tank Removal Application Form 7000
- Accessory Structure Permit Application Form 8000
- Affidavit of Permit Form AFF-1100
- Application Submission Requirements
- Building Permit Fee Schedule
What constitutes an Agricultural Building?
Agricultural Permit Applications
Erosion & Sediment Control, do I need a permit?
E&S Permit Applications
- Land Disturbing Permit Application Form LDA-001
- Erosion & Sediment Control Affidavit Form ES-1200
- Landowners Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control
Stormwater Management, what is it and who must apply?
Stormwater Permit Applications
- General Permit Registration Statement Form GCSW-001
- Permit Fee Form & Fee Schedule Form GCSW-002
- Agreement in Lieu of a Single- Family Residence Form GCSW-003
- Transfer of Ownership Agreement Form GCSW-004
- Notice of Termination Form GCSW-005
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Stormwater Management Program Manual
Ordinances
Additional Resources