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PLANNING LAND USE SYSTEM
PLUS is Fairfax County’s central platform for land development-related applications (permits, licenses and other records).
New to the process?
If you are new the land development process or have not built in Fairfax County before - get an overview of the process to ensure a successful project.
If you are new to our processes, use the Building Permitting Wizard to help guide you through each step you need to take.
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Forms and Publications
- Building a Deck | Typical Deck Details
- Finished Basements | Typical Details
- New Single Family Dwellings
- Post-Disaster Recovery Process Flyer
- Residential Additions
- Zoning Application (PDF)
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Online Services
Staff is Available for Assistance
Get development agency contact information for things such as:
- Permits, plans & inspections
- Developing sites
- ePlans
- Public Records Requests
Need Assistance With Your Project?
Fairfax County provides a Project Management Program to help customers achieve their goals by guiding them through the land development process. It is focused on facilitating an environment of enhanced communication and cooperation among all project stakeholders. The program’s key components for success are mutual accountability in communications, quality and schedule.