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The Permit Center processes and manages the construction and fire prevention related permits, certificates, licenses, complaints, records, fees and FOIA requests. The Departments of Code Administration, Fire, Planning and Zoning, Transportation and Environmental Services, and Finance (Business License) have representatives in the Permit Center.

Address: 301 King Street, Room 4200; Alexandria, VA 22314 (Alexandria City Hall, 4th floor)
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except holidays). The Permit Center opens at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month.
Contact the Permit Center: 703.746.4200, Email or Staff Directory
Tell us how we are doing! As we make improvements to assist our customers with the permitting process, your feedback is important to us. Please fill out a Customer Service Survey or email permit.center@alexandriava.gov and let us know what we can do to improve your permitting experience.
Online Permit Application Program - currently accepting applications for Sign Permits, trade permits (Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) and Fire Protection System permits. Additional permit types will be added to this program in the near future.

	Permit Requirements Find out whether a permit is required, what type of permit is needed, and what requirements are necessary for a building permit.
	Permit Application Process To apply for a permit, you can submit your application in person, or if you’re seeking a sign, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit, you can submit it online.
	Permit Application Fees Determine what it will cost to submit a permit application, and what forms of payment are accepted.
	Check Your Permit Status Online To check on the status of a permit application or inspection, make sure you have the project address or permit number available, and you can look up the plan review status and inspection history online.
	Inspection Schedule You can check the Daily Inspection Viewer and Daily Update pages to learn about daily scheduled inspections and related updates. To schedule an inspection, call ACCESS-automated inspection schedule at 703.838.4900. When calling, please select the appropriate ACCESS Inspection Code for your requested inspection. If ACCESS is unavailable, please call 703.746.4200 for assistance during regular business hours.
	Permits Issued By Other City Departments Some City permits are not issued by the Department of Code Administration. Check here to view the list of permits that are required by other departments, and download information about how to obtain them.