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Dickenson County

Dickenson County, VA Permits for Metal Carports and Garages

Virginia

In Dickenson County, the county FAQ says you need a permit for any structure over 150 square feet, so most metal carports and garages should count. That posted figure is lower than the 256 square foot statewide shed exemption, so call the Building Department if your building falls between the two. A Dickenson County carport permit comes from that one office, even inside Clintwood, Clinchco or Haysi. The FAQ puts new construction at $0.07 per square foot.


Permit office: Dickenson County Building Department
Address: 818 Happy Valley Drive, Clintwood, VA 24228
Phone: 276-926-1673
Official county page


When a permit is required

  • The county FAQ requires a permit for a structure over 150 square feet.
  • The same FAQ requires a permit for any structural changes.
  • Statewide, the USBC exempts one-story detached tool and storage sheds of 256 square feet or less, and it does not call out carports.
  • The Building Department also handles erosion and sediment permits and inspections.


Zoning and setbacks

The county site lists a Subdivision Ordinance, but we did not find a zoning page or setback numbers on the building pages. Ask the Building Department whether any land use review applies to your lot before you set the building's location.


What to bring

  • Building size in square feet
  • Property location, including whether it is in a town
  • Health department or DEQ approval, if your project needs it


Farm buildings

Farm buildings and structures are exempt from the building code under Code of Virginia ยง 36-99 and USBC Section 102.3. No farm form turned up on the Building Department page, so ask the office in Clintwood what it wants on file before you build.


Good to know

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The county's FAQ says that once health department or DEQ approval is in hand, the application takes about 15 to 30 minutes and the permit usually issues in about 15 minutes. Its USBC ordinance sets residential new construction at $0.07 per square foot and commercial at $0.15. Mail goes to P.O. Box 733.


Common questions

Do I need a permit for a carport in Dickenson County?
If it's over 150 square feet, plan on a Dickenson County carport permit, based on the county FAQ. The FAQ does not name carports, so confirm with the Building Department at 276-926-1673.


Do I need a permit for a metal garage or shed in Dickenson County?
The FAQ's 150 square foot line covers structures generally. The statewide exemption for qualifying sheds runs to 256 square feet, so ask the office which applies to your shed between those sizes.


I'm in Clintwood, Clinchco or Haysi. Who issues my permit?
The county Building Department says its jurisdiction includes all three towns.


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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