Administrative overview · FIPS 51099
King George 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
King George County Community Development - Building Inspections
For a project in or near King George 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
540-775-7111
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, VA 22485
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Review expectation
N/A for general building-plan review. The residential packet states that approval for new County Service Authority connections takes approximately 10-14 days.
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 King George County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
King George County Community Development - Building Inspections 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 540-775-7111 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
N/A for general building-plan review. The residential packet states that approval for new County Service Authority connections takes approximately 10-14 days.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 540-775-7111 before 3:00 p.m. at least one day in advance and provide the permit number plus owner or contractor name. Voicemail and email requests are not honored. For a two-hour arrival window, call on the inspection day between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Inspections are normally performed the next working day; county-approved plans and the permit card visible from the public right-of-way must remain on site.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Effective for current applications: 2021 Virginia Residential Code, 2021 Virginia Construction Code, 2021 Virginia Plumbing Code, 2021 Virginia Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Virginia Mechanical Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2017 ICC A117.1 accessibility standard, under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The county directs applicants to Section 108.2 of the 2021 Virginia Construction Code. Exemptions include qualifying low-voltage wiring; detached one-story tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar accessory structures not exceeding 256 square feet; qualifying tents up to 900 square feet with fewer than 50 occupants; fences up to 7 feet unless serving as a pool barrier; low retaining walls; and ordinary cosmetic or maintenance work such as painting, wallpapering, floor finishes, cabinets and trim, and specified replacement work. Zoning and all other applicable requirements still apply.