Commercial

All the forms on this page are commercial applications and resources to help you through the development process. Forms may be mailed to Development Services Center, 3rd Floor, 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669, emailed , or faxed to 757-728-2445. Please sign and date all forms prior to submitting them.

Please note: Submittal of these forms does not validate the permit. You must have proper approval along with payment before the permit is issued. Payment should be arranged with the DSC, we can be reached at 757-728-2444.

We accept cash, check, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, except on holidays. On Wednesdays the office is closed for training from 8AM to 9:30AM.

Online Permit & Inspections Center

Hampton's new Online Permit & Inspections Center lets you go online to apply for permits, request inspections, check the status of your inspection request and pay associated fees - 24 hours a day - from any computer or mobile device.

Permits not available to apply for on the Portal can be  emailed to the Development Services Center.

Building

• Accessible Restroom Requirements (PDF)
• Asbestos Abatement Checklist (PDF)
• Building Ordinance Modification Appeal Application (PDF)
• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Commercial Plan Requirements (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  • Wastewater Demolition Procedure Worksheet (PDF)
• Hampton Roads Regional Special Inspection Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)
• Tent Permit Application (PDF)
• Building Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)
• 3rd Party Commercial Plans Review Guide (PDF)

Plumbing

• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Plan Requirements for Commercial Plumbing Systems (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Electrical

• Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
• Plan Requirements for Commercial Electrical Systems (PDF)
• Electrical Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Mechanical

• Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
• Plan Requirements for Commercial Mechanical Systems (PDF)
• Mechanical Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Subdivision and Site Plan Review

• Property Plat Review Application (PDF)
• Site Plan Checklist (PDF)
• Site Plan Exception Petition Packet (PDF)
• Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
• Standard Site Plan Notes (PDF)
• Subdivision Development Plan Application (PDF)
• Subdivision Exception Petition Packet (PDF)

Landscaping

• Irrevocable Letter of Credit Format (PDF)
• Landscape Guidelines (PDF)
• Landscape Installation Agreement Form (PDF
• Landscape Installation Authorization Form (PDF)
• Landscape Installation Bond (PDF) 
• Landscape Plan Format and Content Standards (PDF)
• Landscape Installation Escrow Agreement (PDF)

Public Work Resources and Applications

• DCR Plan Review Minimum Standard Checklist (PDF)
• Minor and Major Water Quality Impact Assessment (PDF)
• Outdoor Lighting Policy and the Utility Policy (PDF)
• Land Disturbance Application (PDF)
  • Land Disturbance Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Surety:
    • Cash Deposit Agreement (PDF)
    • Escrow Agreement (PDF)
    • Letter of Credit (PDF)
    • Performance Bond (PDF)
• Right of Way Application (PDF)
• Right of Way Permit Bond (PDF)
• Right of Way Escrow Agreement (PDF)

Sign

• Sign Permit Application (PDF)
• Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

Flood Zone Information

• Elevation Certificate (PDF) - Please Be Aware that this form should be filled out by a Licensed Surveyor.

Other Resources

• Address Request Form (PDF)
• Affidavit of Exemption from Licensure or Certification as a Contractor or Subcontractor (PDF)
• Amusement Device Permit Application (PDF)
• Application for Certificate of Compliance Permit of Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters and Manlifts (PDF)
• Application for Solar Energy Equipment, Facilities or Devices Certification for Energy Tax Credit (PDF)
• Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
• Fee Schedule Permits/Reviews (PDF)
• Freedom of Information Act Request (PDF)
• Outsourced Elevator Inspections (PDF)
• Promotional Event Permits (PDF) - Events on Private Property (Zoning)
• Special Event Permits (PDF) - Events on Public Property (Parks and Recreation) 
• Zoning Determination Checklist (PDF)