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Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.
- Be Prepared
  
  Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.
  
  Flooding Preparedness
  
  Snow and Ice Control
  
  Hurricane Preparedness
  
  Emergency Preparedness
  
  Public Health Emergency
- Community Life
  
  Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more.
  
  Community Gardens
  
  Farmers' Markets
  
  Parks
  
  Pets
  
  Recreation
- Get Involved
  
  There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.
  
  Boards and Commissions
  
  Civic Engagement Policy
  
  City Academies
  
  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  
  Speak at a Meeting
  
  Volunteering
- Getting Around
  
  Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.
  
  Bicycling in Alexandria
  
  Bus and Rail
  
  King Street Trolley
  
  Parking in Alexandria
  
  Street Maps
  
  Taxis
  
  Water Taxis
- Historic Preservation
  
  Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.
  
  Alexandria History
  
  Board of Architectural Review
  
  Historic Alexandria
  
  Historic Districts
- Licenses & Permits
  
  Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.
  
  Building & Construction
  
  Business Licenses
  
  Health Permits
  
  Marriage Licenses
  
  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Parking
  
  Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.
  
  Contest a Parking Ticket
  
  Guest Parking Permits
  
  Parking Permits
  
  Parking Studies
  
  Parking in Old Town
  
  Pay a Parking Ticket
- Public Health & Wellness
  
  Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.
  
  Aging & Adult Services
  
  Domestic Violence
  
  Environmental Health
  
  Environmental Quality
  
  Health Department
  
  Health Clinics
  
  Sexual Assault
  
  Substance Abuse Prevention
  
  Substance Abuse Services
  
  Teen Pregnancy Prevention
  
  Teen Wellness Center
- Public Safety & Courts
  
  Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.
  
  Fire Department
  
  Police Department
  
  Sheriff's Office
  
  Circuit Court
  
  Clerk of Circuit Court
  
  General District Court
  
  J&DR Court
  
  Court Service Unit
- Public Works
  
  Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.
  
  Bridge Maintenance
  
  Paving and Potholes
  
  Sewer Maintenance
  
  Street Sweeping
- Real Estate & Taxes
  
  The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.
  
  Payments
  
  Personal Property/Car Tax
  
  Real Estate Assessments
  
  Real Estate Tax
  
  Tax Guide
  
  Tax Relief
- Schools & Libraries
  
  Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.
  
  Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
  
  Alexandria Library
  
  Child Care
  
  Higher Learning
  
  Out of School Time Programs
- Social Services
  
  The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.
  
  Aging & Adult Services
  
  Child Care Assistance
  
  Homeless Services
  
  Housing Resources
  
  Mentoring Programs
  
  Military & Veteran Services
- Trash & Recycling
  
  Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.
  
  Recycling
  
  Refuse Collection
  
  Yard Waste
- Utilities
  
  The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:
  
  Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
  
  Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
  
  Electricity (Dominion Energy)
  
  Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
  
  Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
  
  Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.
- About Alexandria
  
  If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.
  
  Alexandria's History
  
  Demographics & Statistics
  
  Maps & GIS
  
  Visit Alexandria
- Arts & Culture
  
  Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.
  
  City Concerts
  
  City Events
  
  Historic Property Rentals
  
  Museums & Historic Sites
  
  Office of Historic Alexandria
  
  Office of the Arts
- Entertainment
  
  Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.
  
  City Concerts
  
  City Events
  
  Office of the Arts
  
  Visit Alexandria: Things to Do
- Getting Around
  
  Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.
  
  Bicycling in Alexandria
  
  Bus & Rail
  
  King Street Trolley
  
  Parking in Alexandria
  
  Street Maps
  
  Taxis
  
  Water Taxis
- Museums & Historic Sites
  
  Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.
  
  City Museums
  
  Historic Sites & Attractions
  
  Office of Historic Alexandria
- Parks & Recreation
  
  Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.
  
  Classes & Camps
  
  Dog Parks
  
  Facility & Park Rentals
  
  Farmers' Markets
  
  Marina & Waterfront Parks
  
  ParkLink Interactive Map
  
  Parks & Trails
  
  Pools & Aquatics
  
  Recreation Centers
  
  Sports Leagues & Programs
- Visit Alexandria
  
  Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.
  
  Group Tours
  
  Meet in Alexandria
  
  Plan Your Visit
  
  Trip Planning Assistance
  
  Visitor Center
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Services
We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer.
- Alex311
  
  Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department.
  
  Missed Collection
  
  Parking
  
  Potholes
  
  Street Cleaning
  
  Trash & Recycling Containers
  
  Trees
  
  Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup
- Animals
  
  What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.
  
  Animal Adoption
  
  Animal Control
  
  Dog Parks
- Buildings & Construction
  
  The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.
  
  Building Codes
  
  City Code
  
  Code Administration
  
  Green Building
  
  Land Use & Zoning
  
  Permit Center
  
  Permits & Land Use Applications
- Environment
  
  "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.
  
  Air Quality
  
  Clean Waterways
  
  Climate Change
  
  Eco-City Alexandria
  
  Green Building
  
  Mosquito Control
  
  Noise Control
  
  Rodent Control
  
  Stormwater Management
- Jobs
  
  City Government Jobs
  
  Alexandria City Public Schools
  
  Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
  
  Collective Bargaining
- Maps & GIS
  
  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.
  
  Interactive Maps
  
  Open Data
  
  Standard Maps
- Parks & Recreation
  
  Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.
  
  Classes & Camps
  
  Dog Parks
  
  Facility & Park Rentals
  
  Farmers' Markets
  
  Marina & Waterfront
  
  Parks & Trails
  
  Pools & Aquatics
  
  Recreation Centers
  
  Sports Leagues & Programs
- Property & Housing
  
  The City administers various housing-related programs and services.
  
  Housing Master Plan
  
  Landlord & Property Manager Resources
  
  Maps & GIS
  
  Office of Housing
  
  Parcel Viewer
  
  Real Estate Assessments
- Public Health & Wellness
  
  Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.
  
  Aging & Adult Services
  
  Emergency Mental Health Services
  
  Environmental Health
  
  Environmental Quality
  
  Health Department
  
  Health Clinics
  
  Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
  
  Substance Abuse Services
  
  Teen Pregnancy Prevention
  
  Teen Wellness Center
- Public Safety & Courts
  
  Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.
  
  Fire Department
  
  Police Department
  
  Sheriff's Office
  
  Circuit Court
  
  Clerk of Circuit Court
  
  General District Court
  
  J&DR Court
  
  Court Service Unit
- Public Works
  
  Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.
  
  Bridge Maintenance
  
  Paving & Potholes
  
  Sewer Maintenance
  
  Street Sweeping
- Real Estate & Taxes
  
  The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.
  
  Payments
  
  Personal Property/Car Tax
  
  Real Estate Assessments
  
  Real Estate Tax
  
  Tax Guide
  
  Tax Relief
- Social Services
  
  The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.
  
  Aging & Adult Services
  
  Child Care
  
  Children & Families
  
  Discrimination & Disabilities
  
  Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
  
  Homeless Services
  
  Housing Assistance
  
  Human Rights
  
  Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
  
  Mentoring Programs
  
  Military & Veteran Services
- Trash & Recycling
  
  Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.
  
  Recycling
  
  Refuse Collection
  
  Yard Waste
- Transportation
  
  Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.
  
  Bicycling in Alexandria
  
  Bus & Rail
  
  King Street Trolley
  
  Parking in Alexandria
  
  Street Maps
  
  Taxis
  
  Transportation Planning
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Business
Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.
- Business Resources
  
  The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.
  
  Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
  
  Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  
  BIPOC Small Business Program
  
  Doing Business with the City
  
  New Business Guide
  
  Public-Private Partnerships
- Jobs
  
  Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.
  
  City Government Jobs
  
  Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
  
  Collective Bargaining
- Licenses & Permits
  
  Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.
  
  APEX Permitting & Land Use System
  
  Business Licenses
  
  Business Outdoor Program & Permits
  
  Health Permits
  
  Permit Center
  
  Zoning Information
- Real Estate & Taxes
  
  The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.
  
  Business License Tax
  
  Business Personal Property Tax
  
  Lodging Tax
  
  Meal Tax
  
  Payments
  
  Real Estate Assessment Search
  
  Real Estate Assessments
  
  Sales Tax
- Transportation
  
  Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.
  
  Getting Around
  
  Vehicle Registration
  
  GO Alex Commuter Resources
  
  Parking in Alexandria
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Government
Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government.
- City Council
  
  The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.
  
  City Council Calendar
  
  Communicate with City Council
  
  Council Assignments
  
  Meeting Dockets & Video
  
  Speak at a Meeting
- Boards & Commissions
  
  The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.
  
  Meeting Dockets & Video
  
  Apply for a Board or Commission
  
  Boards & Commission Calendar
  
  Boards & Commission Vacancies
  
  Board of Architectural Review
  
  Board of Zoning Appeals
  
  Planning Commission
  
  Park & Recreation Commission
  
  Transportation Commission
- Departments & Agencies
  
  View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization.
  
  City Government Departments & Offices
  
  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  
  Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
  
  Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
  
  Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
  
  Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
  
  Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
  
  Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
  
  Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  
  Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site)
- Public Safety & Courts
  
  Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.
  
  Police Department
  
  Fire Department
  
  Sheriff's Office
  
  Courts
  
  Office of Emergency Management
  
  Emergency & Customer Communications
  
  Community Policing Review Board
- Elected Officials
  
  Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives.
  
  City Council
  
  Clerk of Circuit Court
  
  Commonwealth's Attorney
  
  Sheriff
  
  Voting in Alexandria
- Get Involved
  
  There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.
  
  Boards & Commissions
  
  City of Alexandria Academy Programs
  
  Civic Engagement Policy
  
  Speak at a Meeting
  
  Volunteering
- Transparency
  
  The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.
  
  Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
  
  Meeting Dockets & Video
  
  Performance Analytics
  
  Alexandria's Strategic Plan
  
  Race & Social Equity
  
  Community Policing Review Board
  
  Collective Bargaining
  
  City Code
  
  Open Data
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Projects & Plans
Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved!
- Arts & Culture
  
  Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City.
  
  Arts & Culture Master Plan
  
  Public Art Implementation Plan
- Development
  
  Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City.
  
  Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning
  
  North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
  
  Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment
- Environmental
  
  Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City.
  
  500 Block N. Pitt St. Sewer Separation Project
  
  Flood Action Alexandria
  
  Franklin St. Sewer Relocation Project
  
  Holmes Run Trail Repairs
  
  Lucky Run Stream Restoration
  
  Oronoco Outfall Remediation Project
  
  Wheeler Ave. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Relining
  
  Windmill Hill Park Project - Phase II
- Neighborhoods
  
  Information about neighborhood projects in the City.
  
  Alexandria West Planning
  
  Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project
  
  Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
  
  King-Callahan-Russell Intersection Improvement Project
  
  Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets
- Parks & Recreation
  
  Information about parks and recreation projects in the City.
  
  Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project
  
  Bicycle Parking
  
  Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Projects
  
  Joseph Hensley Park Renovation
  
  Old Cameron Run Trail Project
  
  Robinson Terminal South Update: Historic Ship Stabilization
- Public Facilities
  
  Information about public facilities projects in the City.
  
  Alexandria Waterfront
  
  King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Project
  
  Municipal Broadband
  
  Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
- Social Services
  
  Information about social services projects and plans in the City.
  
  Aging and Adult Services
  
  Early Care & Education Common Agenda
  
  The Partnership to Prevent & End Homelessness
- Transportation
  
  Information about transportation projects and plans in and around the City.
  
  Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
  
  Alexandria Mobility Plan
  
  Complete Streets
  
  Duke Street in Motion
  
  Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
  
  Smart Mobility
  
  Traffic Mitigation
  
  Vision Zero
  
  West End Transitway
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Code Administration Applications & Forms

Compilation of important forms and documentations required by Code Administration.

Page updated on December 21, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Code Administration

APEX Permitting & Land Use System
- Request an Inspection with APEX
Permit Center
Building Codes
Fees & Payment
Applications & Forms
Hiring a Contractor
Environmental Industrial Unit
New Construction Inspection Unit
Maintenance Code Division
Fire Protection Systems Inspection
Code Administration Homepage
Code Administration - Staff Directory & Organization Chart
Code Administration Monthly Activity Reports
Plan Review Services Division

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Applications

Appeals Application
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Demolition Permit Application
Elevator Installation Application Permit
Fire Prevention Permit Application - Residential Family Child Care
Framing Permit
Modification Application
Permit Extension Application
Residential Rental Application
Revision Application
Special Inspections-Short Form
Stocking Permit Application

Checklists

Completeness Checklist - Residential 1 & 2 Family New and Additions
Completeness Checklist - Commercial New and Tenant Improvements
Decks Detail
Demolition Checklist
Finishing A Basement Checklist
Industrialized Buildings (Modular Homes) Checklist
Retaining Walls Checklist
Sample Gas Riser Schematic
Photovoltaic System Guidelines
Solar Energy Panel Permit Checklist
Team Plan Review Checklist

Other Documents

Alteration Cost of Accessibility Certificate
Asbestos Certification
Boiler Permit Letter
Commercial Project Data Form
Condominium Alteration Policy
Common Virginia Residential Code Requirements
Demolition Procedures and Bonds
Design Criteria
Noise Ordinance Affidavit
Owner's Written Statement
Residential Rental Inspection Consent Form
Residential Rental Inspection Data Form
Residential Rental Inspection Invoice
Residential Rental Inspection Notice
Solar Energy Equipment Tax Exemption Form
Vent and Chimney Certification

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