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  • Community Development
    • 122 East Main St. Suite G-03
      Bedford, VA 24523
    • (540) 586-7616
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You may need some of the forms below to complete your application online through our Citizen's Self-Service Portal (CSS). If you are a new user, sign up for a new account or log in to your existing account. Download the forms, fill them out, and upload them in the appropriate applications in CSS. You will be guided through the necessary steps.

Or, you can download these forms, fill them out, and either mail or bring them to the Office of Community Development (122 E. Main Street, Suite G-03, Bedford, VA 24523. ATTN: Andrea Maddox.)

Building Forms

Information for Designers 2021 Code Editions

Residential Energy Compliance 2021 Code Editions

HVAC System Compliance Certification

Blower Door Test Form

LDP Permit (SFD) Flow Chart and Fees

Contractor Register Form

Application Disclaimer Document

SAP Safe Adequate and Proper

Owner/Builder Affidavit

Farm Building Affidavit

Family Subdivision Affidavit Form
Family Subdivision Affidavit
Annual Stormwater BMP Inspection Forms

Bioretention Inspection Form

Detention Pond Inspection Form

Permeable Pavement Inspection Form

Filterra Inspection Form

StormFilter Inspection Form

Agreement In Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Agreement In Lieu
Plan Review Application & Farm Exemption Affidavit

Residential Building Plan Review is required for single-family dwellings, detached garages and storage buildings, additions, and certain types of alterations. 

  • Submit one complete set of plans with the application provided below.
  • Provide fee as shown on application form upon submission

Note: Building plans are not reviewed for structures meeting the definition of a “Farm Building” per state code. They do require a zoning permit.

All commercial buildings, additions and alterations require a full plan review.

  • Submit two complete sets of plans with the application provided below.
  • Plans should include a cover page with all relevant design information.
  • Plans should include structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical designs.
  • Provide fee as shown on application form upon submission

For projects not applicable to the above, contact our office for building PE.

Building permits can be applied for online.

Use this form if applying by mail or in person: Building Plan Review Application

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Bedford County, Virginia

122 East Main Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 540-586-7601

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