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.

• Building a Deck | Typical Deck Details
• Commercial Tenant Improvements
• Finished Basements | Typical Details
• New Single Family Dwellings
• New Commercial Buildings
• Residential Additions: Garages and Sun Rooms
• Zoning Application (PDF)

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• Check Site or Grading Plan Status (LDSnet)
• Find Issued Permits
• Pay Outstanding Fees
• Prevent Cross Connections and Backflow
• Resubmit Former Paper Plans Electronically
• Search Zoning Case (ZAPS)
• Submit a FOIA or Records Request
• Submit a Complaint
• Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) Evaluation Requests

County staff is available through the Customer Information Center by email or via phone at the following numbers:

• Planner of the Day
  • Zoning Permits (Plats, Permit Review, Occupancy, Home Occupations) 703-222-1082, TTY 711
  • Zoning Administration (Zoning & Noise Ordinance Questions, Appeals, Signs) 703-324-1314, TTY 711
  • Zoning Evaluation (Zoning Applications, Staff Reports) 703-324-1290, TTY 711
  • Planning Division (Comprehensive Plan) 703-324-1380, TTY 711
• Engineer of the Day
  • Site and Subdivision Plans:  703-324-2268, TTY 711
  • Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Plans:  703-631-5105, TTY 711
  • Building Inspections Supervisor:  703-631-5105, TTY 711
  • Contact Individual Building Plan Reviewers
• Building Permits: Permit Application Center, 703-222-0801, TTY 711