Code Enforcement Citation Appeals in Virginia

Virginia code enforcement is governed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Virginia Maintenance Code, both administered locally. Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, and Arlington each have active enforcement programs.

Virginia's statewide building code is administered by local Building Departments. Appeals of local Building Official decisions go to the local Building Code Board of Appeals. For property maintenance code violations (which use the Virginia Property Maintenance Code), appeals similarly go to the local board.

Common appeal body: Building Code Board of Appeals

Typical response timeline: 30 days to appeal

Frequently Asked Questions — Virginia

What is the Virginia Property Maintenance Code?

The VPMC is the statewide minimum property maintenance standard adopted by Virginia localities. It covers exterior maintenance, sanitation, and structural condition. Local jurisdictions enforce it and hear appeals.

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Dear Code Enforcement Officer,

I am writing to formally dispute the citation issued for the property referenced above. Upon review of the notice and the cited ordinance, I respectfully submit the following grounds for reconsideration…

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