Henrico County Shed Permit Cost (2026)

Storage shed permit fees in Henrico County, Virginia, pulled from the Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections published permit fee schedule at henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/ (source page last updated December 17, 2025). Henrico applies its existing 1-2 family residential permit formula to detached storage sheds and accessory structures: a $100 base building permit fee covers declared construction value up to $5,000, then $6 per $1,000 (or portion thereof) on declared value above $5,000, with the building permit fee capped at $680. The 2% Virginia USBC state levy applies on top of the building permit fee under Code of Virginia Section 36-139. A 320 sq ft storage shed at $8,000 declared construction value comes out to $118 building permit + $2.36 levy = $120.36 all-in. The fee cap activates at $116,667 declared value where the building permit freezes at $680 and the all-in fee freezes at $693.60. The formula is value-based, not size-based - declared construction value (contractor invoice or materials-plus-labor) drives the math, not the square-footage footprint of the shed.

Base Building Permit

$100 (covers up to $5,000 declared)

Above-Threshold Rate

$6 per $1,000 over $5,000

Building Permit Cap

$680 (activates at $116,667)

2% Virginia State Levy

On building permit fee only

320 sq ft / $8k Declared

$120.36 all-in

Fee Status

Verified Dec 2025

What This Guide Covers - and What It Does Not

This guide covers: Henrico County, Virginia residential storage shed permit fees as published in the Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections permit fee schedule at henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/ (source page last updated December 17, 2025; the residential permits page was last updated March 16, 2026). Coverage includes the $100 base building permit fee that covers declared construction value up to $5,000; the $6 per $1,000 incremental rate that applies on declared value above $5,000 up to the $680 building permit cap; the 2% Virginia USBC state levy applied to the building permit fee; how Henrico's value-based formula scales with declared construction value rather than shed footprint; and how the $680 cap structurally bounds the all-in fee at $693.60 for any high-value workshop shed regardless of how expensive the materials are.

This guide does NOT cover: Trade permit fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) for sheds with utility scope (Henrico publishes separate fee schedules for residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits that are not modeled in PermitPrice's verified shed data); detached garages with their own dedicated permit category (Henrico's "garage_new" is covered under the same 1-2 family scope and uses the same formula, but garages with attached living space, ADUs, or heated workshop conversions may use a different fee path); commercial accessory structures or sheds on commercial parcels (different fee schedule entirely); zoning approvals required before permit submission (rear-yard setback, side-yard setback, lot coverage caps, accessory structure size limits); HOA architectural review (not a county process - check your covenants); the IRC R105.2 statewide exemption for sheds 256 sq ft and under with no plumbing or electrical scope (Henrico's published fee schedule does not explicitly carve out a sub-256 sq ft exemption, but the statewide exemption may apply administratively at Henrico staff discretion - verify with the Permit Center before assuming a small shed is permit-exempt); the cost of the shed kit or installation labor itself.

Note on declared construction value: Henrico's formula is driven by declared construction value, not shed size. A 100 sq ft pre-fab garden shed at $3,000 declared value costs $100 building permit + $2 levy = $102.00. A 320 sq ft custom workshop at $15,000 declared value costs $160 building permit + $3.20 levy = $163.20. The declared value should be the honest contractor invoice or materials-plus-labor figure - under-declaring may save permit money short-term but can trigger administrative complications during inspection or subsequent assessment review.

Key Takeaways

Henrico applies its existing 1-2 family residential formula to detached storage sheds: $100 base building permit covers declared value up to $5,000, plus $6 per $1,000 over $5,000, capped at $680 on the building permit. The 2% Virginia state levy is applied to the building permit fee only (Henrico does not publish a separate plan review fee, so the levy base equals the building permit fee).
A 320 sq ft storage shed at $8,000 declared construction value = $100 + 3 x $6 = $118 building permit + $2.36 levy = $120.36 all-in. A 480 sq ft workshop shed at $15,000 declared = $100 + 10 x $6 = $160 building permit + $3.20 levy = $163.20 all-in. The fee scales linearly with declared value above the $5,000 threshold, not with shed footprint.
The $680 building permit cap activates at $116,667 declared construction value, freezing the all-in fee at $693.60 for any shed at or above that value. This makes Henrico structurally one of the cheapest jurisdictions for high-end workshop sheds or custom outbuildings - the same $693.60 ceiling applies whether the declared value is $116,667 or $250,000.
Henrico's value-based formula is structurally different from flat-fee jurisdictions like Loudoun County ($402.90 bundled flat under 1,000 sq ft regardless of value) or square-foot jurisdictions like Norfolk City ($0.15/sq ft accessory formula with $50 minimum). Small low-value sheds in Henrico are cheaper than the flat-fee jurisdictions; mid-range workshop sheds are competitive; high-value sheds are dominated by Henrico's $680 cap.
Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) for sheds with utility scope are NOT included in this guide. Henrico publishes separate residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit fee schedules. If your shed includes any electrical circuits, plumbing fixtures, or HVAC equipment, expect to file at least one separate trade permit on top of the building permit, and each trade permit carries its own 2% Virginia state levy. Verify trade permit costs through Build Henrico at henrico.gov/bldg/ or by calling the Permit Center at 804-501-7280 before budgeting any utility-shed project.
The IRC R105.2 statewide exemption (sheds 256 sq ft and under with no plumbing or electrical) is NOT explicitly published in Henrico's residential fee schedule. Whether Henrico applies the statewide exemption administratively at staff discretion is unverified in PermitPrice's source data. Do not assume a 192 sq ft garden shed is permit-exempt in Henrico without confirming with the Permit Center at 804-501-7280. The conservative assumption is that the $102 minimum building permit fee applies to any residential shed.
Henrico's formula also covers detached garages, swimming pools, demolitions, and additions under the same 1-2 family scope per the published notes - the same $100 base + $6/$1,000 over $5,000 capped at $680 applies. A 480 sq ft detached garage at $20,000 declared = $190 building permit + $3.80 levy = $193.80 all-in. This is the same arithmetic used for the Henrico pool permit guide and the Henrico addition permit guide.
For a typical 260-320 sq ft storage shed at $8,000-$12,000 declared value, Henrico sits at the lower-middle of the DMV. Norfolk City is cheapest at $101.00 (accessory $0.15/sq ft hitting the $50 minimum). Henrico runs $120.36-$144.84 across this value range. Chesterfield County charges $166.28 (flat $114 + $50 EE + 2% levy). Fairfax County is $183.60-$550.80 depending on declared value and whether electrical is added. Loudoun County charges $402.90 (bundled flat). See the Virginia shed permit guide for the full cross-jurisdiction comparison.

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Henrico Shed Permit Fee Components

Henrico's residential shed permit fee has three components: the base building permit fee that covers declared value up to $5,000; the incremental rate on declared value above $5,000; and the 2% Virginia state levy applied to the building permit fee. Because the formula is value-based, the breakdown below shows how the same shed footprint produces different fees at different declared construction values. The $680 building permit cap is included as a fourth column to illustrate the structural ceiling.

Component	Small shed ($3k declared)	Standard shed ($8k declared)	Workshop shed ($15k declared)	Cap-active shed ($150k declared)
Base building permit (covers up to $5,000)	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00
$6 per $1,000 over $5,000	$0 (under threshold)	$18.00 (3 x $6)	$60.00 (10 x $6)	capped at $680 building permit
Building permit subtotal	$100.00	$118.00	$160.00	$680.00 (cap)
2% Virginia state levy (on building permit)	$2.00	$2.36	$3.20	$13.60
All-in shed permit total	$102.00	$120.36	$163.20	$693.60

Source: Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections, henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/ (page last updated December 17, 2025). The shed permit uses the existing 1-2 family residential formula per the published scope notes covering decks, porches, sheds, garages, swimming pools, demolitions, and additions. The 2% state levy is required by Code of Virginia Section 36-139 and USBC Section 107.2; Henrico applies it to the building permit fee only since the schedule does not list a separate plan review fee. Trade permit fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) are excluded - filed separately under Henrico's residential trade permit schedules.

Worked Examples - Real Shed Projects in Henrico County

Henrico's value-based formula produces different fees at different declared construction values, even for sheds of the same footprint. Each example below shows the same $100 + $6 per $1,000 over $5,000 arithmetic with the 2% Virginia state levy applied to the building permit subtotal. The declared value should reflect the honest contractor invoice or materials-plus-labor figure - under-declaring may save short-term but can trigger administrative complications later. Trade permits for utility scope are excluded; verify those separately through Build Henrico.

Example 1: 100 sq ft pre-fab garden shed, $3,000 declared

A homeowner installs a 10 x 10 foot pre-fab plastic resin garden shed from a big-box retailer. The shed has no plumbing, no electrical, and no built-in workbench requiring power. Total floor area: 100 sq ft. Contractor invoice: $3,000 (kit price plus level pad and basic anchoring).

Floor area: 100 sq ft (footprint does not enter the formula)
Declared value: $3,000 (under the $5,000 threshold)
Base building permit: $100.00
Above-threshold rate: $0 (declared value is below the $5,000 threshold)
Building permit subtotal: $100.00
2% Virginia state levy on $100: $2.00
Total: $102.00

Note on the 256 sq ft IRC exemption: this 100 sq ft shed could qualify for the statewide Virginia IRC R105.2 exemption (sheds 256 sq ft and under with no plumbing or electrical), but Henrico does NOT publish that exemption explicitly in its residential fee schedule. Whether Henrico applies the statewide exemption administratively is unverified - do not assume this shed is permit-exempt without confirming directly with the Henrico Permit Center at 804-501-7280. The $102.00 figure assumes the permit is required.

Example 2: 320 sq ft storage shed, $8,000 declared

A homeowner builds a 16 x 20 foot stick-framed storage shed with shelving, double doors, and a basic concrete pad. No electrical, no plumbing. Total floor area: 320 sq ft. Contractor invoice $8,000 (lumber, hardware, concrete, labor).

Floor area: 320 sq ft (footprint does not enter the formula)
Declared value: $8,000 ($3,000 over the $5,000 threshold)
Base building permit: $100.00
Above-threshold rate: $3,000 / $1,000 x $6 = $18.00
Building permit subtotal: $118.00
2% Virginia state levy on $118: $2.36
Total: $120.36

Note: this is the typical mid-range residential storage shed in Henrico. The same 320 sq ft footprint at $5,000 declared would cost only $102.00 (no above-threshold rate triggers); at $12,000 declared the cost would be $144.84. The above-threshold rate of $6 per $1,000 makes incremental value changes cheap.

Example 3: 480 sq ft workshop shed, $15,000 declared

A homeowner builds a 16 x 30 foot detached workshop shed for woodworking. Stick-framed with double doors, large windows, and premium siding - no utilities, just a structural shell. Total floor area: 480 sq ft. Contractor invoice $15,000 (premium materials, metal roof, labor).

Floor area: 480 sq ft (footprint does not enter the formula)
Declared value: $15,000 ($10,000 over the $5,000 threshold)
Base building permit: $100.00
Above-threshold rate: $10,000 / $1,000 x $6 = $60.00
Building permit subtotal: $160.00
2% Virginia state levy on $160: $3.20
Total: $163.20

Note: this 480 sq ft workshop at $15,000 declared would cost $688.50 in Fairfax County using the 3% formula plus 50% plan review plus 2% levy. Henrico's $163.20 is roughly one-quarter of the Fairfax price for the same workshop shed - the cap-bounded value-based formula favors mid-range and high-value sheds.

Example 4: 800 sq ft luxury custom workshop, $150,000 declared (cap active)

A homeowner builds a 20 x 40 foot custom architect-designed workshop shed with premium siding, custom millwork, vaulted ceiling, large windows, and high-end interior finishes - but still no permanent utilities. Total floor area: 800 sq ft. Contractor invoice $150,000 (premium architect-designed structure, top-tier materials, finish carpentry).

Floor area: 800 sq ft (footprint does not enter the formula)
Declared value: $150,000 (above the cap activation point of $116,667)
Base building permit: $100.00
Above-threshold rate (uncapped): $145,000 / $1,000 x $6 = $870.00
Building permit subtotal (uncapped): $970.00
Building permit cap applied: $680.00 (caps below $970 uncapped subtotal)
2% Virginia state levy on $680: $13.60
Total: $693.60

Note: this is where Henrico's $680 cap becomes structurally important. The same $150,000 luxury custom workshop would cost $4,590 all-in in Fairfax County (3% x $150k + 50% plan review + 2% levy, uncapped) and $2,800 to $3,400+ in Richmond City using the uncapped value formula. Henrico's $693.60 ceiling makes it the cheapest verified Virginia jurisdiction for any high-end residential outbuilding. The cap activates at declared value of $116,667 ($100 + ($116,667 - $5,000) / $1,000 x $6 = $100 + $670 = $770 uncapped, but Henrico caps at $680). Above that, the all-in fee is permanently $693.60.

Calculate Your Henrico Shed Permit

The PermitPrice fee calculator supports Henrico County's value-based residential formula directly. Pick "Henrico County, VA" and "Shed" in the calculator dropdowns; enter your declared construction value; the calculator returns the building permit fee with the $5,000 threshold and $680 cap applied, plus the 2% Virginia state levy. Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) for sheds with utility scope are not wired into the calculator UI because Henrico publishes separate residential trade permit schedules not currently itemized in PermitPrice's shed source.json - verify trade permit costs directly through Build Henrico.

Calculator coverage for Henrico sheds: the $100 base building permit, $6 per $1,000 incremental rate above $5,000, the $680 building permit cap, and the 2% Virginia state levy are all calculator-supported. The 256 sq ft IRC exemption decision is not modeled because Henrico does not publish the exemption explicitly - confirm with the Henrico Permit Center at 804-501-7280 before assuming a small shed is permit-exempt.

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Trade Permits for Utility Sheds in Henrico

Sheds with electrical, plumbing, or mechanical scope typically require separate trade permits beyond the building permit in every Virginia jurisdiction. Henrico is not an exception - if your shed includes any electrical circuits, plumbing fixtures, or HVAC equipment, expect to file at least one separate trade permit on top of the building permit, and each trade permit carries its own 2% Virginia state levy.

Itemized residential trade permit fees for Henrico are NOT included in the verified shed source.json record. Henrico publishes separate residential trade permit schedules at henrico.gov/bldg/ covering residential electrical, residential plumbing, and residential mechanical permits, but these schedules are not currently itemized in PermitPrice's shed-specific data set. Verify trade permit costs directly through Build Henrico at henrico.gov/bldg/ or by calling the Permit Center at 804-501-7280 before budgeting any shed that includes utility scope.

For rough budgeting only (not verified Henrico-specific trade-permit data), DMV-area residential trade permit fees typically run $135-$400 per trade depending on amperage, fixture count, or zone count. Treat any trade permit cost as an estimate until confirmed directly with Henrico. PermitPrice will refresh the Henrico source.json with itemized trade permit data on the next verification cycle (due October 16, 2026) if the trade-permit detail is captured at that time.

Henrico Shed Permit Cost vs Virginia Neighbors and DC

Henrico's value-based formula with a $680 cap places it in the lower-middle of the DMV for typical residential storage sheds. For small low-value sheds it is more expensive than Norfolk; for mid-range sheds it is competitive with the flat-tier jurisdictions; and for any high-value workshop shed the $680 cap makes Henrico structurally the cheapest verified Virginia jurisdiction. The table below compares the all-in cost of a 260-320 sq ft shed at $8,000-$12,000 declared construction value across the DMV.

Jurisdiction	Shed Pricing Method	260-320 sq ft Shed ($8k-$12k) All-In
Henrico County	$100 + $6/$1,000 over $5,000 (cap $680) + 2% levy	$120.36-$144.84
Norfolk City	Accessory $0.15/sq ft ($50 min) + $35 PR + $15 + 2% levy	$101.00
Richmond City	$63 + $6.07/$1,000 over $2,000 + 2% levy	$126.94-$151.69
Chesterfield County	$114 flat (257-400) + $50 EE + 2% levy	$166.28
Fairfax County	3% of value + 50% PR + 2% levy	$183.60-$550.80
Loudoun County	Bundled $395 flat + 2% levy	$402.90
Washington, DC	$65 flat + 10% Enhanced	$71.50

"260-320 sq ft shed ($8k-$12k) all-in" assumes a 260-320 sq ft shed at $8,000-$12,000 declared construction value. Building permit only - trade permits excluded. Henrico's range reflects the value-based formula: $8k declared = $120.36, $12k declared = $144.84. Richmond's range reflects the $63 + $6.07/$1,000 over $2,000 uncapped formula. The Fairfax range reflects $183.60 for a permit-required 280 sq ft utility-free shed at $4,000 declared up to $550.80 for a 260 sq ft shed with electrical at $12,000 declared. Norfolk uses the accessory structure formula at $0.15/sq ft hitting the $50 minimum since 260 sq ft x $0.15 = $39. DC remains the cheapest verified DMV jurisdiction for residential sheds at $71.50.

Side-by-Side Math

For a full breakdown of how Henrico and other Virginia jurisdictions price sheds, see the statewide guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Henrico County have a 256 sq ft shed permit exemption like Fairfax?

Henrico's published residential fee schedule does NOT list a 256 sq ft permit exemption explicitly. Fairfax County publishes the statewide Virginia IRC R105.2 exemption (sheds 256 sq ft and under with no plumbing or electrical) in Appendix Q; Henrico's schedule does not include an equivalent published carve-out. Whether Henrico applies the statewide IRC exemption administratively at staff discretion is UNVERIFIED in PermitPrice's source data. The safe assumption is that the $100 minimum building permit (plus 2% levy = $102.00 all-in) applies to any Henrico residential shed regardless of footprint. Confirm directly with the Henrico Permit Center at 804-501-7280 before assuming any small shed is permit-exempt.

Why does Henrico's shed fee depend on declared construction value instead of square footage?

Henrico's residential 1-2 family formula is value-based by design: a $100 base fee plus $6 per $1,000 of declared value above $5,000, capped at $680. The schedule applies the same formula to detached storage sheds, garages, swimming pools, demolitions, and additions under the existing 1-2 family scope per the published notes. The structural advantage of a value-based formula is fee equity - a $3,000 garden shed pays $102.00 while a $150,000 custom workshop pays $693.60, with linear scaling between. The trade-off is that small high-value sheds (e.g., a 100 sq ft shed at $20,000 declared) still trigger the above-threshold rate even though the footprint is tiny. This is structurally different from Loudoun County (flat $395 regardless of value or footprint under 1,000 sq ft) or Norfolk City (accessory structure $0.15/sq ft with $50 minimum).

What is the maximum shed permit fee in Henrico?

Henrico's building permit fee is capped at $680 for the 1-2 family residential formula, with the 2% Virginia state levy applied on top. The maximum all-in shed permit fee in Henrico is therefore $693.60 ($680 building permit + $13.60 levy). The cap activates at declared construction value of approximately $116,667 - the building permit fee climbs linearly from $100 (at $5,000 declared) up to $680 (at $116,667 declared) and then freezes at $680 for any higher declared value. This makes Henrico structurally the cheapest verified Virginia jurisdiction for any high-value custom workshop shed or premium outbuilding. A $150,000 luxury custom shed in Henrico costs $693.60; the same project would cost roughly $4,590 in Fairfax (3% formula uncapped) and $2,800+ in Richmond (value formula uncapped).

What about utility sheds with plumbing or electrical in Henrico?

A shed with electrical or plumbing scope still uses the same Henrico residential 1-2 family formula for the building permit fee (the building permit cost depends on declared construction value, not utility scope). However, the trade permits for electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work are filed separately under Henrico's residential trade permit schedules - these are not modeled in PermitPrice's verified shed data set. Expect at minimum a separate electrical permit (typically $135-$400 in DMV jurisdictions depending on amperage tier) and a separate plumbing permit (similar range) if your shed has any circuits or fixtures. Each trade permit also carries the 2% Virginia state levy. Total project budget for a 320 sq ft workshop shed at $12,000 declared with one electrical circuit and a utility sink could run $400-$700 once trade permits stack onto the $144.84 building permit. Verify trade permit costs directly through Build Henrico at henrico.gov/bldg/ or by calling the Permit Center at 804-501-7280.

How does Henrico compare to Norfolk for small storage sheds?

For a small storage shed (under approximately 320 sq ft at $5,000-$10,000 declared value), Norfolk City is generally cheaper than Henrico. Norfolk's accessory structure formula at $0.15/sq ft with a $50 building permit minimum, plus $35 plan review, $15 processing fee, and 2% state levy, produces $101.00 all-in for a 260 sq ft shed regardless of declared value. Henrico's $102.00 at the $5,000 threshold is nearly identical, but Henrico's value-based formula adds $6 per $1,000 above $5,000 - so an $8,000 declared 260 sq ft shed runs $120.36 in Henrico vs $101.00 in Norfolk. The structural difference: Norfolk's accessory formula bottoms out at the $50 minimum building permit ($101.00 all-in including PR, processing, and levy), giving Norfolk an effective floor price that beats Henrico for any small-to-mid value shed. For sheds over approximately $15,000 declared value, the comparison reverses - Henrico's $680 cap and Norfolk's tiered plan review ($75 at 2,501-5,000 sq ft) start to favor Henrico's structure.

Is the Henrico fee schedule still current for 2026?

Yes. The Henrico residential permit fee schedule was last updated on the source page (henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/) on December 17, 2025, and the residential permits reference page was last updated March 16, 2026. PermitPrice verified the formula on April 16, 2026 - the source.json confidence level is "high" reflecting the recent source update. Henrico does not publish an explicit fiscal-year effective date on the public fee schedule page; the formula in the source data represents the current published schedule as of December 2025. Before relying on the $120.36 or $163.20 figures for a load-bearing budget decision, confirm with the Henrico Permit Center at 804-501-7280 - small administrative changes can occur between PermitPrice verification cycles. The next scheduled verification is October 16, 2026.

Does Henrico's shed formula apply to detached garages and pool structures too?

Yes. Per the Henrico published scope notes, the existing 1-2 family residential formula covers decks, porches, sheds, garages, swimming pools, demolitions, and additions for residential 1-2 family dwellings. The same arithmetic - $100 base + $6 per $1,000 over $5,000, capped at $680 building permit, plus 2% state levy - applies to all these project categories under the residential scope. A 480 sq ft detached garage at $20,000 declared = $190 building permit + $3.80 levy = $193.80 all-in. A $30,000 in-ground swimming pool = $250 building permit + $5.00 levy = $255.00 all-in (see the Henrico pool permit guide for full pool examples). A $50,000 family room addition = $370 building permit + $7.40 levy = $377.40 all-in (see the Henrico addition permit guide). The formula simplicity is a Henrico structural advantage - one residential math applies to most residential project types.

What declared construction value should I put on a Henrico shed permit application?

Declared construction value on a Henrico shed permit application should reflect the honest contractor invoice or materials-plus-labor figure for the project. For a pre-fab shed bought from a big-box retailer and self-installed, use the kit purchase price plus reasonable site-prep and installation labor. For a stick-framed custom shed built by a general contractor, use the contractor invoice total. For a DIY-built shed, use materials cost plus a reasonable allowance for labor value (typically the prevailing local labor rate for similar work). Under-declaring construction value can save permit money short-term (each $1,000 understated above $5,000 saves $6 plus $0.12 levy = $6.12), but inspectors typically verify declared value against the as-built scope, and under-declaration can trigger administrative correction requests, re-inspection delays, or downstream property assessment complications. The fee math is cheap enough that honest declaration is the safer path.

Sources

Official .gov Sources - Verified April 2026

Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections - Permit Fees Source page last updated December 17, 2025 - Henrico County Government - Primary source for the residential 1-2 family formula ($100 base + $6 per $1,000 over $5,000, capped at $680) that applies to detached storage sheds under the existing residential scope. Last verified by PermitPrice on April 16, 2026.
Henrico County - Residential Permits Reference Page Last updated March 16, 2026 - Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections - Reference page documenting residential permit requirements, scope, and the application process for sheds, decks, additions, pools, and demolitions under the 1-2 family scope.
Code of Virginia Section 36-139 - USBC State Levy Authority Current - Virginia General Assembly - Authorizing statute for the statewide 2% building permit surcharge applied in Virginia jurisdictions, including the $2.00-$13.60 levy applied to Henrico residential shed permit fees depending on declared construction value.

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Always verify current shed permit fees, the 256 sq ft IRC exemption applicability, and trade permit costs directly with Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections before budgeting or filing. The Henrico residential permit fee schedule at henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/ was last updated December 17, 2025 and is the source of truth for this guide. Call the Henrico Permit Center at 804-501-7280 to confirm the residential 1-2 family formula ($100 + $6/$1,000 over $5,000, capped at $680) is still in effect for residential sheds, to verify whether the statewide IRC R105.2 256 sq ft permit exemption applies administratively to small sheds with no utilities, and to get itemized trade permit costs if your shed includes electrical, plumbing, or mechanical scope.

Disclaimer: All fee information on PermitPrice is for informational purposes only and is not an official permit quotation. Actual permit fees are determined by the Henrico County Department of Building Construction and Inspections at the time of application. The $100 base + $6 per $1,000 over $5,000 (capped at $680 building permit) plus 2% state levy formula is sourced from Henrico's published permit fee page at henrico.gov/bldg/permit-fees/ (last updated December 17, 2025), verified by PermitPrice on April 16, 2026. The 256 sq ft IRC R105.2 statewide exemption is NOT explicitly published in Henrico's residential schedule; whether Henrico applies it administratively at staff discretion is unverified in PermitPrice's data set. Trade permit fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) for residential sheds in Henrico are filed under separate trade permit schedules not modeled in PermitPrice's verified shed source data. Zoning compliance (setbacks, lot coverage, accessory structure size limits) is separate from building permit requirements - exemption from one does not exempt you from the other.

Written by: Munib Ur Rehman

Data verified against official fee schedule documents.