Building permits in Virginia Beach, VA
Permits for Virginia Beach are issued by City of Virginia Beach, Permits & Inspections (Planning). Applications go through the portal below.
Where to file
- Department
- City of Virginia Beach, Permits & Inspections (Planning)
- Phone
- (757) 385-4211
- Portal
- aca-prod.accela.com/cvb
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What each job needs in Virginia Beach
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Virginia Beach before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Virginia
Contractor license required by project value: Class C $1,000+, Class B $10,000+, Class A $120,000+ (DPOR).
Issued by Virginia DPOR — Board for Contractors · Verify a licence
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Other Virginia jurisdictions
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