Department of Code Administration

The Department of Code Administration works in concert with customers (residents, tenants, business owners, building owners, architects, engineers, builders, tradesmen, contractors, and developers) as part of the safe building team. Our objective is to assist customers with compliance related to Virginia’s Uniform Statewide Building and Maintenance Codes (USBC), and the City Code nuisance and development provisions. This is accomplished through plan review; timely and consistent inspections, and education regarding the requirements of the code.  Learn about our our values, commitment and goals - ONE TEAM, ONE CITY - OUR CITY

Online Permit Application Program: Currently accepting applications for Building Permits, 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.

What's New

• New Building and Fire Code Fee Schedule (Effective June 1, 2013)
• ALERT  - please be aware of potential damage to CPVC products with chemically incompatible products such as some caulks and fire stopping systems. 

• 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 our Customer Service Survey or email permit.center@alexandriava.gov and let us know what we can do to improve the permitting experience.

• Quarterly Newsletters now available online.

• Report Graffiti here.

• Permit Extension Online Application Form - complete an electronic form to apply for a permit extension.

Notice:  Permit Center Hours Are Changing

Beginning November 5, 2012, The Alexandria Permit Center will close the first Monday of every month at 2pm for staff training sessions, meetings, and inter-departmental permitting coordination. The time will ultimately allow staff to improve customer services that are provided. All customers are encouraged to submit online applications at: permits.alexandriava.gov.