New Residential Building Construction Permits

What items are required to complete the building permit process?

Land Disturbing Permit **
Mechanics Lien Agent (if desired)
Commonwealth of Virginia Contractor’s License
City of Chesapeake Business License
(if the contract value is more than $25,000.00)

** Items #1-3 are REQUIRED for ALL applicants

How much does the permit cost?

The following fees must be paid at the time of permit issuance:

The minimum fee is $40.00.

The permit fee is based upon square footage of the structure. The minimum fee is an administrative fee of $40.00 for issuing each permit, plus an additional $6.00 per 100 square feet or fraction thereof.

For example: A new residential construction project with 2200 square footage, the fee will be:

2200 ÷ 100 = 22
22 x 6 = $132.00 + $40.00 (administrative fee) = base fee $172.00.

Land Disturber Registration fee is $30.00 (for new construction only)
Zoning Review of residential plans, the fee is $10.00
City Water Fee (Part II Code of Ordinances - Chapter 78 Utilities - Article IV Rates, Charges and Fees - Section 78-86)
City Sewer Fee (Part II Code of Ordinances - Chapter 78 Utilities - Article IV Rates, Charges and Fees - Section 78-86)
Certificate of Occupancy fee - $30.00 will be included to the building permit fee.
Driveway permit fee (if applicable) is $30.00
2 % state levy is assessed to each fee by the State of Virginia excluding City water and sewer fees
Technology Fee is $5.00
Hampton Road Sanitary Disposal (HRSD) fee is $1,895 and will be paid separately from other fees.
Residential Fee Schedule
Plan Review Fee Schedule

What other permits are required?

After obtaining the building permit, the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas (if applicable) are required.

Next step . . .

Inspections