PLEASE NOTE: The 2012 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) went into effect on July 14, 2014. The referenced standards used for the USBC are the 2012 ICC Codes (IBC, IRC) and 2011 NFPA 70 (National Electric Code). All localities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia use these codes.
 

Building Department Forms and Publications

• Permit application forms and other useful information
  
• Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
  
• Homeowner's Guide to Code Enforcement, Zoning & Historic Review Processes

Important Flood Zone Information

• Notice concerning construction in the floodplain
  
• Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Requirement
  
• Flood Insurance Rate Map Zone Information
  
• ToCC Flood Plain Ordinance

Other Web Sites of Interest

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead-Based Paint Regulations
• Locate EPA-Certified Renovation Contractors
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Erosion and Sediment Control at Department of Conservation and Recreation
• International Code Council
• Virginia Building Code Officials Association
• Virginia Department of Health
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
• Cape Charles Flood Plain Map (FEMA)