Permits
TRADE PERMITS: All trade permits (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical) submitted, paid, and printed on the portal @ norfolkvapermits.force.com. Once the application is submitted online, applicants will receive an email to make a payment within 2 business days. Registration is required for an account on the online portal as owner or contractor; if one is not set up already.
MODIFICATION TO TRADE PERMITS: Applicants that need to make modifications to trade permits (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical) will need to apply for a new permit @ norfolkvapermits.force.com. Applicant will need to answer “YES” to the question” Is this a modification” and enter the permit # that is being modified when asked for “Trade Permit Number”. Once processed there will be a $50 fee for modification, plus cost of any additional work items added to the permit.
EXTENSIONS: All permit extensions will require a completed Request for Extension Form and emailed to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov. Once processed and there will be a $50 fee which can be paid on the online portal @ norfolkvapermits.force.com.
PERMITS REQUIRING PLAN & ZONING REVIEWS: Applications are being reviewed in the order in which they are received, and an email will be sent with the tracking number in 2-3 business days. The initial review by the plan reviewer may take up to 10-14 business days. A plan reviewer will contact the applicant by email or phone when the permit is “Approved”, or additional information is needed. All fees will be paid on the online portal @ norfolkvapermits.force.com once the applicant is contacted.
Starting the Permit Process
COMING SOON April 12th, 2022: The below permits will soon be available for initial application on the online e-permitting portal.
New Residential & Commercial Building:
The following agencies are needed:
- Addressing (David.Vachet@norfolk.gov)
- Right-of -Way/Drive Way Permit (https://citizen.norfolk.permitcity.com/auth/login)
- Utilities/Water & Sewer (utengtech@norfolk.gov)
- If the lot is Non-Conforming click here
Additionally, a completed building application, site survey, and construction documents should be emailed to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov in one pdf.
Additions to Building, Decks, Porches, Swimming Pool, Fire Protection, and Alterations/Repairs:
Email a completed building application, site survey *If needed*, and construction documents to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov in one pdf.
New Elevators:
Email a completed elevator application, site survey *If needed*, and construction documents to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov in one pdf.
Signs:
Email a completed sign application, site survey *If needed*, and construction documents to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov in one pdf.
Fences, alterations to driveways, sheds, garages under 256 square feet:
Email a completed zoning certificate application and site survey to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov in one pdf.
Demolition:
Apply for sewer cap on a plumbing permit and attach the water meter removal form first. Once the plumbing permit is finalized, then email a completed building application, the required sign-off documents to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.
FTP Site Submissions: If uploading documents to the FTP Site use the User Name: ftpuser and Password: getFILE$416; once files are uploaded please notify us by sending an email to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.. For full instructions click here (PDF).
The fee schedule can be found here.
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Phillip Williams
Building CommissionerPhone: 757-633-7274
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Phil Winslow
Deputy Building CommissionerPhone: 757-403-6923
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Building Plan Review
For building permits, applications must first go thru a Plan Review Process. Please refer to the following documents for instructions.
Once these instructions are followed apply for a building permit on our online ePermitting Portal
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Permits & Inspections
Phone: 757-664-6565
To apply for a permit go to our Online E-Permitting Portal
For Inspections click here
Click here to schedule an online appointment with permitting
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Permit Management
Phone: 757-664-6565
To apply for a permit go to our online e-Permitting portal.
For online e-Permitting password resets email kathy.finholm@norfolk.gov
for all other online issues contact 757-664-6565.
For Building permits please refer to the following instructions and form.
New Building Instructions, once these instructions are completed apply for Building permit on our online e-Permitting portal.