P.O.Box 284
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Process
Step 1: Submits drawings to the Public Works Department in triplicate (3) to be reviewed and assessed.
Step 2: Once approved, the customer is issued the permit as well as an approval letter.
Turn Around Time
Maximum of 4 Week for Approval
Additional Notes
If application is denied (does not meet the requirements), a formal letter will be sent stating the specific instructions on the steps needed to reach set requirements for approval.
Inspections are carried on based on request by contractor, agent or property owner. A 24 hours notice is required for all inspections on Tortola and 48 hours for Sister Islands.
Any changes to approved drawings must be approved by the Building Inspection Unit, PWD and the Town and Country Planning Department.
A stamped copy of all drawings must be on-site throughout construction and at time of inspections.
Department Contact Information
Public Works Department
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Roads : 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: pwd@gov.vg
Telephone:1(284) 468 5902 | 1(284) 494-2722
Fax:1(284) 468 5726
Sister Islands Contact Information
Anegada
The Settlement, Anegada
Telephone:1(284) 468 5902 | 1(284) 494-2722
Virgin Gorda
The Valley, Virgin Gorda
Telephone: 1(284) 468-6515
Jost Van Dyke
East End, Jost Van Dyke
Telephone: 1(284) 468 9688