Building Departments in Craig County, Virginia

There are 2 Building Departments in Craig County, Virginia, serving a population of 5,131 people in an area of 330 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 2,565 people, and 1 Building Department per 164 square miles.

In Virginia, Craig County is ranked 1st of 133 counties in Building Departments per capita, and 42nd of 133 counties in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Craig County Building Departments

Find Craig County, Virginia building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Craig County Building Department 108 COURT St New Castle, VA

New Castle Town Zoning 339 Market St New Castle, VA

About the Craig County Building Department

Building Departments in Craig County, VA are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Craig County DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Craig County, Virginia building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Craig County building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Craig County, VA zoning laws and requirements

Craig County Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Craig County Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Craig County Residential Housing Units
 Craig CountyVirginia
Total Housing Units2,8833,491,091
Occupied Housing Units2,266 (78.6%)3,128,415 (89.6%)
Craig County Occupied Residential Buildings
 Craig CountyVirginia
Single-Family Detached Homes1,553 (68.5%)1,948,391 (62.3%)
Single-Family Attached Homes-359,727 (11.5%)
2 Apartments84 (3.7%)47,711 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Apartments22 (1.0%)84,537 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Apartments63 (2.8%)143,840 (4.6%)
10 or More Apartments140 (6.2%)401,422 (12.8%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing404 (17.8%)142,787 (4.6%)
Craig County Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 Craig CountyVirginia
2014 or Later12 (0.5%)51,126 (1.6%)
2010 to 2013111 (4.9%)101,922 (3.3%)
2000 to 2009280 (12.4%)488,436 (15.6%)
1980 to 1999792 (35.0%)1,034,229 (33.1%)
1960 to 1979391 (17.3%)830,411 (26.5%)
1940 to 1959408 (408.0%)411,348 (411,348.0%)
1939 or Earlier272 (12.0%)210,943 (6.7%)
Craig County Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 Craig CountyVirginia
1 Room67 (3.0%)39,875 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,516 (66.9%)1,930,343 (61.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms711 (31.4%)940,349 (30.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms654 (28.9%)936,202 (29.9%)
8 or More Rooms482 (21.3%)953,523 (30.5%)
Craig County Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 Craig CountyVirginia
No Bedroom67 (3.0%)45,463 (1.5%)
1 Bedroom301 (13.3%)246,571 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms1,516 (66.9%)1,930,343 (61.7%)
4 or More Bedrooms382 (16.9%)906,038 (29.0%)
Craig County Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 Craig CountyVirginia
With Complete Plumbing Facilities2,266 (100.0%)3,118,359 (99.7%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities2,266 (100.0%)3,109,295 (99.4%)