city · Hanover County · Virginia

Hanover County, Virginia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.0

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

34 days

4-5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$10,750

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$7,800

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,100

residential

Plan Review Fee

$850

per application

Delay Risk

22%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan review
✓ Proffer agreement (rezonings)
✓ Comprehensive plan compliance
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Fire Marshal review
✓ Health Department review
✓ Traffic impact analysis
✓ Utility connection permits

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Hanover County Planning & Community Development. Northern Richmond suburb with strong residential market. More rural character than Henrico/Chesterfield. Proffer system reasonable. Excellent schools drive demand. Efficient permitting for standard residential.

Recent Changes

No significant regulatory changes in past 12 months. Stable development environment. September 2025: Updated comprehensive plan for Route 301 corridor. County focused on balancing growth with rural character preservation.

Rezone Probability

70%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(804) 365-6140

Official Website

https://www.hanovercounty.gov/183/Planning

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