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1. What items are required to complete the building permit process?

1. Land Disturbing Permit (PDF)
2. Mechanics Lien Agent (if desired)
3. Commonwealth of Virginia Contractor's License
4. City of Chesapeake Business License
   (If the contract value is more than $25,000)

Items 1 through 3 are required for all applicants.

2. How much does the permit cost?

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

• The minimum fee is $50.
  The permit fee is based upon square footage of the structure. The minimum fee is an administrative fee of $50 for issuing each permit, plus an additional $10 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 × 10 = $220 + $50 (administrative fee) = base fee $270.
• Land Disturbance permit fee is $209 (for new construction only)
• Zoning Review of residential plans, the fee is $10
• 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 - $50 will be included to the building permit fee.
• Driveway permit fee (if applicable) is $50
• 2 percent state levy is assessed to each fee by the State of Virginia excluding City water and sewer fees
• Technology Fee is $5
• Hampton Road Sanitary Disposal (HRSD) fee is $2055
• Residential Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Plan Review Fee Schedule (PDF)

3. What other permits are required?

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

• Electrical Permit (PDF) or Online Electrical Permit
• Plumbing Permit (PDF) or Online Plumbing Permit
• Mechanical and Gas Permit (PDF) or Online Gas Permit and Mechanical Permits