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A building permit is a document issued by Fairfax County which legally authorizes construction activity. The Permit Process, When a Permit is Required, the online video When Do I Need a Building Permit?, and our Frequently Asked Questions can help you learn more.
If you already have a permit and wish to check its status or need to schedule an inspection, visit our Fairfax Inspections Database Online. You may also use our Land Use Search to find construction in and around your neighborhood.
Step 1: Planning Your Project
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- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Decks
- Fuel Storage Tanks
- Land Use and Development
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Regulations, Codes and Guidelines
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- Fire Prevention Code
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- Outdoor Lighting
- Universal Design
- Zoning Ordinance
Special Programs and Assistance
- Design Professional License Look-up
- Home Improvement Loan Program
- Selecting a Contractor | Avoid Fraud
- Revitalization
Hearings and Appeals
Step 2: Obtaining a Permit
Applying for Permits
- Permit Process
- Location: The Herrity Building
- Hours of Operation
- When a Permit is Required | FAQs
- Check Permit Status
- Annual Permit Program
- Fire Prevention Code Permits
- Forms
- Modified Processing
Paying Fees
- Permit Fee Estimate
- Permit Fee Schedule: Narrative | Fee Table
- Acceptable Forms of Payment
- Fire Prevention Code Permits and Fees
- Drainage Fixture Unit Table
- Wastewater Charges
Plan Review
Step 3: Inspections and Construction
Inspections
- Schedule Inspections Online
- Inspection Codes (for scheduling inspections by phone)
- Contact your Residential Inspector
- New Home Inspections
- Special Inspections Program
- Fire Inspections and Acceptance Testing
- Third Party Inspections (commercial construction)
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- File a Complaint
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- Overcrowding / Boarding Houses
- Property Maintenance | Checklist
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