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    A properly licensed contractor or registered design professional is required to obtain the permit. An owner may obtain the permit under certain conditions (find out more here). https://planroanoke.org/city-plan-2040/
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    I have reviewed the Owner-Builder-Affidavit information. By checking one of the options below, I certify that I am not required to be licensed or certified to perform the proposed work based on Title 54.1-1101(Exemptions), Code of Virginia, as amended. We will review your eligibility for this exception to the requirement for a contractor's license.
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    Please explain the specific exemption listed under 54.1-1101 of the Code of Virginia and how you qualify for the exemption.
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    Not the same as business license number.
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    All subcontractors will need to be listed on the permit before the relevant work is authorized. You can can subcontractors later.
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    Start entering subcontractors

    You can enter up to five subcontractors using this form. You'll need to have this information ready for all your subs:

    1. Name as it appears on their license;
    2. License number
    3. Value of the work they're performing
    4. Description of the work they're performing.

    If you have more than five subcontractors to list, enter the first five here and add others with the List: Subcontractors form.

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    Enter info about the contractor and work
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    Enter info about the contractor and work
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    Enter info about the contractor and work
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    Enter info about the contractor and work
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    Enter info about the contractor and work
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    You can only enter five subcontractors with this form. Submit additional subs with the List: Subcontractors form.  You can use the same form to list subcontractors later in the construction process.

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    Check all that apply
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    Provide a brief description of the proposed work.
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    We may request a copy of contracts to verify project costs.
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    Choosing the Submit button on the next screen constitutes your digital signature on the application. By submitting this application, you are acknowledging an obligation to provide information needed to determine compliance with local construction and zoning codes as well as an obligation to ensure that work is performed by appropriately licensed persons or persons exempt from licensing.

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    What happens next? 

    Your application will be routed to our Permit Center and you will receive an email confirming your application. Most of the transaction will be handled by email unless a phone call is necessary. Payment of fees can be handled in a number of ways.   

    When we receive your application, our first step will be to determine if you are eligible to apply for the permit. Then we will review what you submitted to determine if the application is complete and we will request additional information if necessary (we usually need to).

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    If you plan to become the permit holder by claiming an exemption from the contractor licensing requirements, review the information on this page before you make a selection below: Contractor License Exemptions. By checking one of the options below, you certify that you have read the requirements for an exemption to be a permit holder without being licensed as a contractor. We will review your eligibility and may have additional questions to verify your eligibility.
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