Administrative overview · FIPS 51089
Henry County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Henry County Department of Planning, Zoning and Inspection - Building Inspection
For a project in or near Henry County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
276-634-4615
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Henry County Administration Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Henry County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Henry County Department of Planning, Zoning and Inspection - Building Inspection is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 276-634-4615.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Contact Henry County Building Inspection at 276-634-4615 to request or confirm required inspections. The county fee schedule imposes a $10 reinspection charge for a wrong address, condemned/faulty work, uncorrected deficiencies, or work not ready when the inspector is called.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2021 Virginia Construction Code, 2021 Virginia Residential Code, 2021 Virginia Existing Building Code, 2021 Virginia Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Virginia Mechanical Code, 2021 Virginia Plumbing Code, 2021 Virginia Fuel Gas Code, and 2020 National Electrical Code. The official county portal lists drywall repair and painting, residential reroofing, residential exterior siding, tents covering no more than 900 square feet with an occupant load under 50, fences, floor coverings, porch/deck flooring, and one-story detached residential accessory structures under 256 square feet as examples not requiring a building permit. An accessory structure exemption applies only when there are no trade installations, and zoning setbacks and other zoning requirements still apply.