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Permits and Inspections
Please direct questions to the Development Services Center at 757-664-6565.
The Development Services Center will no longer be providing in-person processing of permits and payments.
Submit Building, Fire, Sign, Elevator permits to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov
All Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits are applied for and issued online using our E-Permit Portal at norfolkvapermits.force.com
Site plans and planning applications must be bundled together in a single PDF to planning@norfolk.gov.
The Development Services Center is no longer providing in-person processing of permits and payments.
Inspections will be performed live and in person on site.
Starting the Permit Process
- Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, elevator, and sign permits
- Residential and commercial plan review
- Water and sewer taps
- Business license zoning review
- Answers to additional zoning, right-of-way, and environmental services questions and more!
All Permits will be filed electronically.
What do I need to have to obtain a building permit?
To apply for a building permit, you will need:
- All pertinent plans and permit applications completed;
- Your contractor’s license;
- Your contractor authorization form that lists the people allowed to pull permits for your company; and
- Contact email address for your company and authorized personnel.
- All of this will be required to be in a digital format. This will be emailed to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.
The fee schedule can be found here.
How do I apply for a trade (Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing) permit?
To apply for trade (electrical, mechanical, & plumbing) permits, you will need:
- Go to the online E-Permitting Portal
- You will need to sign in (if you have an account), if not create one;
- This will require your contractor's license information just as it is shown in DPOR.
- Once you have created an account, you will choose which trade application you would like to complete.
- You will follow the steps and complete the information requested and attach any documents necessary for the application.
- Once completed, you will submit the application for review.
How do I request inspections for my permit?
Inspections can be requested using the online portal, with a computer or smart device, at www.norfolk.gov/inspections. Enter your permit number and PIN to find inspections that are available to request. Permit Number (ex. B12-3456) PIN Number (ex. IR-12345)
How do I get inspection results?
Inspection results are emailed to up to three registered email addresses, designated by the permit applicant.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
For questions, please call 757-664-6565 for assistance. Questions can also be sent to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.
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Permits & Inspections
Physical Address
810 Union Street
1st Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-664-6565
For Inspections click here
Click here to schedule an online appointment
HOURS:
By Phone or Virtual Appointment only