Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a ...

• Permit
• Contractor License
• Tradesman License
• Code Modification
• Home Occupation
• Local Board of Building Codes Appeal
• Board of Zoning Appeal
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
• Permit Refund
• Freedom of Information Request
• Business License
• Building Permit for Residential
• Building Permit for Commercial
• Wetlands Permit
• Sign Permit
• Tent or air supported structure/special outdoor event permit
• A variance to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
• A zoning certification letter
• A rezoning or a conditional use permit

How do I get information about ...

• Code Books
• Flag pole installation
• Elevator permit/inspection for commercial
• Elevator permit/inspection for residential
• Basketball goal in my front yard
• Swimming pool/hot tub for residential
• Landlord tenant resources
• Flood Zones
• Contractor Dispute
• Rodent Control
• Permits and fees
• Permits for my project
• Septic tank permit
• Well permit
• Skateboard ramp installation
• Parking commercial vehicle in residential area
• Signs
• Kennels
• Permit Refund
• Opening a home daycare
• Opening a business in an existing unit
• How to get a temporary certificate of occupancy
• How to get a lot grading certificate
• How to get a copy of certificate of occupancy
• How to get work request from Dominion Virginia Power
• Landscape Ordinance
• How to call an inspection
• Permit fee and cancellation
• Placing a container, portable storage unit, pod or dumpster on my property

How do I file a report ...

• Working without a permit

Report the following through our Customer Contact Center:

• Overgrown grass/weeds
• Rodent and insect infestation
• Dilapidated home in my neighborhood
• Debris from construction site
• Graffiti
• Business in home
• Landlord
• Swimming Pool Without Fences
• Trash in front yard
• Parking commercial vehicle in residential area
• Inoperable vehicles
• Debris on existing property