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Carroll County

Carroll County, VA Permits for Metal Carports and Garages

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In Carroll County, plan on a building permit for a metal carport or garage, because the Building Department's fee schedule lists both at $0.20 per square foot with a $60 minimum. That rate is the starting number for any Carroll County carport permit on a home property. Storage buildings appear on the same schedule once they pass 256 square feet.


Permit office: Carroll County Office of the Building Official (Building Department)
Address: 605-1 Pine Street, Suite C115, Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: (276) 730-3016
Official county page


When a permit is required

  • Garages and carports: charged under the residential building fee, $0.20 per square foot, $60 minimum.
  • Single-story detached storage buildings: on the fee schedule when over 256 square feet.
  • Wiring: separate electrical permit, starting at $60 for 60 to 200 amp service.
  • Any development in a floodplain district: a floodplain permit under County Code Chapter 126, listed at $60.


Zoning and setbacks

The Planning Commission page lists a draft zoning ordinance and says discussion was tabled until further notice. We did not find a county zoning permit or setback table posted. Ask the Land Use and Planning Coordinator at (276) 730-3008 what applies.


What to bring

  • Building application, which has checkboxes for Garage/Carport and Outbuilding.
  • Structural drawings for the exact building. Ask how many copies, since the posted checklist is written for new homes.
  • Your disturbed-area square footage, including any driveway work.


Farm buildings

Farm buildings and structures are exempt from the building code under Code of Virginia ยง 36-99 and USBC Section 102.3. We found no posted county form for claiming this, so ask the Building Official what they want on file.


Good to know

The county's permit packet says projects disturbing 10,000 square feet or more should contact the Inspections Department, and a permit or letter may be needed before grading starts. The fee schedule lists an agreement in lieu of plan at $50 for single-family homes.


Common questions

Do I need a permit for a carport in Carroll County?
Expect to. The fee schedule names carports under residential building fees, so the Carroll County carport permit runs $0.20 per square foot with a $60 minimum. No size cutoff for carports is posted, so call about a small one.


Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Carroll County?
Garages are on the schedule at any size. Storage sheds show up once they exceed 256 square feet.


Does Carroll County have zoning setbacks for a metal building?
The county site shows only a tabled draft ordinance and no setback numbers, so ask the coordinator.


Sources


Rules and fees change. Call the office to confirm before you order.


See the full Virginia permit guide for statewide rules, farm exemptions and wind and snow ratings.


Looking at buildings? See our metal carports, metal garages and metal buildings.


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