Building inspections will be performed upon request via our voicemail system (540-586-7611) or the online Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal. Please provide your permit number, name, and address when calling to schedule an inspection.

Requests received on our voicemail system or through CSS before 4 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day unless the volume of requests exceeds the ability to complete the next business day.

Requests received after 4 p.m. will be scheduled for the second business day.

View the fee schedule for building inspections in Bedford County.

View Residential Plan Review Information.

Field Inspection Policy

Building inspections will be performed upon request via our voicemail system (540-586-7611) or online Citizen Self-Service portal.

• Requests received on our voicemail system or through CSS before 4 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day unless the volume of requests exceeds the ability to complete the next business day.

• Requests received after 4 p.m. will be scheduled for the second business day.

Read the full Field Inspection Policy

Third-Party Inspection Policy

Bedford County is committed to ensure that third-party inspections are permitted in accordance with the terms of our policy and the requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). Our goal is to secure the minimum safety standards and the intent of the USBC through the proper application and enforcement of this code. 

Read the full Third-Party Inspection Policy

• Bedford County Zoning Ordinance
• Bedford County Subdivision Ordinance
• Bedford County Code of Ordinances - Chapter 7 - Environmental (Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance of Bedford County)
• Bedford County Code of Ordinances - Chapter 9 - Floodplain
• Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program Regulations