Forms Fees & Procedures

​Notice:


2018 USBC Adoption Date: July 1, 2021


When using the Electronic Permit Process all Permit Applicants will need to download, fill out, sign, and then upload a paper application before they can submit the permit application.

Please click on one of the links below for procedures, forms, and fees for each type of permit. ​

Procedures​​Forms​​Fees
​Affidavit of Permit Authorization                                                                       pdf icon
All Permits & Inspections - FAQs​​ ​  
Asbestos Certification Exemption         pdf icon pdf icon 
Building (Commercial) - FAQs      Inspection Info Brochure     Entering an Application      pdf icon    pdf icon
Building (Residential) - FAQs      Inspection Info Brochure     Entering an Application
     pdf icon    pdf icon
Child Care/Day Care/Family Day Home      pdf icon 
​Chimney Certification Form
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Code Modification Request Form
Commercial Rangehoods and Grease Control Devices   
Contractor Update Form
Deck Guide
Demolition - FAQs   pdf icon​  pdf icon
​Driveways     Driveway Info
​Duct Seal Certification Form (Residential)​   pdf icon
EIFS Project List      pdf icon  
Electrical - FAQs     Inspection Info Brochure     2nd Service Request
     Entering an Application​     Res. Temp Rel. SOP     Res. Temp Rel. Form
     pdf icon    pdf icon
Elevator - FAQs     Entering an Application​      pdf icon    pdf icon 
​Fence (we ONLY permit Pool Fences, call or email Zoning (385-8074, zoning@vbgov.com) for all others)
Fire - FAQs      pdf icon    pdf icon
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
Gas - FAQs     Inspection Info Brochure     Entering an Application​      pdf icon     pdf icon 
Mechanical - FAQs     Inspection Info Brochure     Entering an Application
     Residential Load Calc & Duct Design Certificate Form
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Moving & Hauling - FAQs     Special Authorization (Resort Area)     Manual                 Restriction Map     Overpass Height     Entering an Application​      pdf icon    pdf icon 
Plumbing - FAQs     Inspection Info Brochure     Entering an Application      pdf icon    pdf icon

​Pool       Pool Alarm Affidavit       Pool Fence Affidavit​​​          Barrier Requirements​

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Refund Policy
Roofing/Siding     Entering an Application​      pdf icon     pdf icon 
Right-of-Way - FAQs     Daily Notification Form     Logging Form      pdf icon                 
Right-of-Way Subcontractor's Attachment      pdf icon 
Septic to Sewer Conversion Form
Special Inspections Policy 
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Special/Amusement - FAQs      pdf icon    pdf icon 
Toilet Rebate Program (see Public Utilities)
Underground & Aboveground Storage Tanks - FAQs     Permitting Procedures                  pdf icon 
Utility - FAQs     Daily Notification Form     Logging Form     pdf icon
​Utility - Virginia Beach Open Cut Letter     Entering an Application​​     pdf icon
​V Zone Design Certificate ​    pdf icon

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​The City of Virginia Beach requires updated information from all contractors operating in the city. C​ontractors should submit updated state registration information if they have not already done so.​ ​