Permit & Site Guide

Metal Building Permits in Henry County, VA

Planning a barndominium, steel garage, workshop, or agricultural building in Collinsville or anywhere in Henry County? Here's what to expect on permits, setbacks, wind and snow loads, and HOA rules — plus a free, permit-ready quote from AAIRE Co.

Permit Required

Yes — Required

A building permit from Henry County Building Inspection is required for most metal and accessory structures; permitting follows the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). Note the city of Martinsville is an independent city and handles its own permitting.

Wind Zone

115 mph

Ultimate design wind speed — verify with engineer

Snow Load

20 psf

Ground snow load, minimum design

Typical Setbacks

Varies by zoning district; confirm with the Planning, Zoning & Inspections office before siting.

HOA Risk

Low

Low — predominantly rural and unincorporated; HOA-governed subdivisions are uncommon.

Permit Contact

Henry County Building Inspection

276-634-4615

Pro Tip for Henry County

Henry County combines Planning, Zoning and Inspections in one office, so confirm your setback/zoning sign-off and your building permit in the same visit to avoid a second trip.

Get a permit-ready quote for Henry County

Every AAIRE Co. steel building is engineered to your county's 115 mphwind requirements, with stamped drawings included for permitting. Tell us about your project and we'll send a free quote and walk you through what Henry County needs.

This guide provides general information based on publicly available county sources. Requirements change and vary by parcel, zoning district, and building use. Always verify current requirements directly with Henry County before purchasing land or starting construction. AAIRE Co. serves customers nationwide and can help you navigate the process.