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Frequently Asked Questions

Code Enforcement

You need a building permit whenever the construction meets the requirements. An outline of the requirements is available online.
The fee schedule for building permits is available in PDF format online.
A Building Permit Application can be obtained online.
A Zoning Compliance Application can be obtained online.
The zoning ordinance map can be obtained online.
A affidavit can be obtained online.
The swimming pool requirements can be obtained online.
To obtain a license to be a contractor, visit the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation website or call 804-367-8500.

Common Questions

Call 540-921-1722 or visit the Clerk of Court located at 503 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, VA. More...
To reach Animal Control call 540-921-3842.

Finance

Please refer to the brush pick up schedule.
Please refer to the reservations page.

Main

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.
Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

Pearisburg Library

To get a library card, simply come into the library at 209 Fort Branch Road and fill out an information card – this will require your driver’s license # and a reference from someone who does not live with you (a friend or a neighbor).

New patrons are allowed to check out three (3) items on their first visit.

Monday: 12-8 p.m. 

Tuesday: 12-5 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Thursday:  9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Saturday:  9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Yes. Local and toll-free numbers cost $1.50 for the first ten pages and $1 for each additional page.

Long-distance numbers cost $3.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Please note that while Blacksburg is considered a local number, Christiansburg numbers are not.

Copies cost .15 per page in black and white (for an 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 page). Larger pages (11x17) cost .25 per page.

Color copies cost $1 per page.

You may renew an item up to three (3) times before it must be returned. Please note, however, that if someone has placed a hold on an item you have, you may not be allowed to renew.
The library is not accepting material donations at this time. 
Absolutely! The Pearisburg Library Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For a list of reading selections, please visit the library or call (540) 921-2556.

Sure! We love hearing about the titles patrons want to read and do our best to fulfill these requests.

However, please note that a number of factors come into play, including, but not limited to: price of the material, the release date of the material, or how popular the material may be to our patrons.

If we are unable to order a book you requested, you may also request an interlibrary loan.

Hey, things happen! If you’ve lost your library book, please let our staff know. We do ask that you pay any overdue fines and a replacement fee of half of the book’s value. If the book is a new release, a replacement fee for the entire value of the book may be requested. 
If lost your library book has been damaged, please let our staff know. We do ask that you pay any overdue fines and a replacement fee of half of the book’s value. If the book is a new release, a replacement fee for the entire value of the book may be requested.

Story time is held every third Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook for special events and story times!

Public Works

Should problems develop with your sewer, please call 540-921-1222 or 540-921-0340 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If it is after hours, on weekends, or holidays, please call 540-921-3842.
Should problems develop with your water when the town office is closed, please call 540-921-3842.
Should problems develop with your sewer, please call 540-921-1222 or 540-921-0340 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If it is after hours, on weekends, or holidays, please call 540-921-3842.
If you see water or sewer standing on the ground or road, please call 540-921-1222 or 540-921-0340 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If it is after hours, on weekends, or holidays, please call 540-921-3842.

Recreation Department

921-2347 or 921-ADIP