Forms & Permits

Completing Forms


The word documents can be downloaded and filled out in Microsoft Word. PDF’s are for printing and must be completed by pen.

All documents must be signed and brought in or mailed to the Office of the Building Official for processing. No application will be processed that is incomplete or has not been signed.

Please complete all building and trade permits applicable to your project. Contact the Office of the Building Official at (276) 679-1160 if you have questions.

Building / Mobile Home / Demolition Permits


  • Building and mobile home land use permit - PDF l Word
  • Contractor registration form - PDF l Word
  • Asbestos Certification form - PDF l Word

Electrical / Sign / Photo Voltaic Permits 

  • Electrical sign permit application - PDF l Word

Plumbing / Gas Permits


  • Plumbing / gas permit application - PDF l Word

Mechanical / Boiler Permits


  • Mechanical-boiler permit application - PDF l Word

Land Disturbance Permits


  • Grading permit application - PDF l Word

Appeal Options


  • Appeal application - PDF
  • Court appeals process - PDF
  1. Are there any structures that are exempt from the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
  2. Are there exemptions in the requirement to obtain a permit?
  3. What building codes are enforced by the City of Norton?
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