Residential

All the forms on this page are residential applications and resources to help you through the development process. Forms may be mailed to 22 Lincoln St., Hampton, VA 23669, emailed to dscpermits@hampton.gov, 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 Development Services Center and we can be contacted at 757-728-2444.

We accept cash, check, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays.

Re-roofing and re-siding on residential homes no longer require a building permit in Hampton.

First, find out if you need a permit for the work you are doing.

Online Permit Requests

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. You can apply online for the following:

• Yard Sale
• Burial
• New Shed (under 256 sq ft)
• New Fence
• Replace Hot Water Tank
• Replace Furnace

All other work can be applied for digitally by emailing your application to dscpermits@hampton.gov and supporting documents.

Building

• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Commercial Plan Requirements (PDF)
• Residential Building Plan Review Checklist (PDF)
• Building Ordinance Modification Appeal Application (PDF)
• Deck Handout (PDF) (PDF)
• Deck Affidavit (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  • Wastewater Demolition Procedure Worksheet (PDF)
• Footing Verification Guidelines (PDF)
• Hampton Roads Regional Special Inspection Guidelines and Procedure (PDF)
• Point Load Detail Drawing (PDF)
• Pool Barrier Application (PDF)
• Pool Safety Handout (PDF)
• Tent Permit Application (PDF)
• Building Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)
• Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

Plumbing

• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Electrical

• Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
• Electrical Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Mechanical

• Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
• HVAC Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Friction Rate Worksheet (PDF)
• HVAC Load Calculations and Duct System Design Form (PDF)
• Mechanical Permit Inspection Checklist (PDF)
• Statement of Residential Energy Code Compliance (PDF)

Public Works Resources and Application

• Minor and Major Water Quality Impact Assessment (PDF)
• Outdoor Lighting Policy and Procedures (PDF)
• Land Disturbance Application (PDF)
  • Land Disturbance Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Agreement in Lieu of a Stormwater Management Plan (PDF)
  • Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (PDF)
  • E&S Control Plan Example for a SFD (PDF)
  • Site Plan Review Checklist for a SFD (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)
• Right of Way Authorization Form (PDF)
  
• Right of Way Cash Deposit Agreement (PDF)

Subdivision and Site Plan Review

• Property Plat Review Application (PDF)
• Subdivision Development Plan Application (PDF)
• Subdivision Exception Petition Packet (PDF)

Flood Zone Information

• Elevation Certificate (PDF) - Please Be Aware, 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)
• Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
• Application for Certificate of Compliance Permit of Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters and Manlifts (PDF)
• Fee Schedule for Permits/Reviews (PDF)
• Freedom of Information Act Request (PDF)
• Joint Permit Application – application required for all work, including vegetation removal, in or near tidal/or non-tidal waters, shores, or wetlands.
• Residential Construction Process (PDF)
• Yard Sale Permit Application (PDF) -  or Apply Online
• Zoning Determination Checklist (PDF)