Smyth County Permits (Virginia)

The Smyth County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Smyth County permits. Clerks in Smyth County, Virginia may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Smyth County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Smyth County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Smyth County Clerk Marion VA 121 Bagley Circle 24354 276-783-3298


A Smyth County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Smyth County, Virginia may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Smyth County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Chilhowie Town Hall Chilhowie VA 325 East Lee Highway 24319 276-646-3232

Marion Town Hall Marion VA 138 West Main Street 24354 276-783-4113

Saltville Town Hall Saltville VA 217 Palmer Avenue 24370 276-496-5342


A Smyth County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Smyth County, Virginia issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Smyth County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Smyth County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

SMYTH County Building Department Marion VA 121 Bagley Circle, Ste 120 24354 276-783-3298