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Pay Near MeBuilding Inspections for Fire Safety
The Division of Fire performs business inspections. Neighborhood Fire Stations perform a basic business inspection.
Building Inspections Records (FOIA)
Request Building Inspections information, such as inspection reports, copies of plans and permit data.
Building Permit – Commercial
Applications and forms needed for a commercial building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals
(new buildings, alterations/additions, moving, demolition, tenant upfits, tents and trailers).
Building Permit – Residential
Applications and forms needed for a residential building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals (new houses, renovations/additions, moving, demolition, decks, porches, sheds, garages & swimming pools).
File a Building Violation Complaint
Report buildings or structures in disrepair, overcrowding, work taking place without required permits or graffiti that is visible from the public right of way.
Legacy Building Inspections Scheduler / Plan Review Status
Effective August 30, 2021, all permit applications shall be submitted using the Build Henrico permitting system. To update permits submitted or issued prior to August 30, 2021, continue with this permitting and inspections system, now referred to as the Legacy Permitting System.
Plans of Development and Site Plan – Application Forms
A Plan of Development (POD) and Site Plan are detailed engineering plans for multi-family, commercial, and industrial projects that contains all of the essential details necessary to construct site improvements. The POD and Site Plan process is designed to coordinate the numerous reviews and recommendations of all applicable Henrico County, State and Federal agencies. This integrated process is managed by the Planning Department and coordinated with County and certain external agencies.
Subdivisions – Application Forms
A Subdivision plan is a detailed engineering plan for residential projects that contains all of the essential details necessary to construct site improvements. The Subdivision process is designed to coordinate the numerous reviews and recommendations of all applicable Henrico County, State and Federal agencies. For certain residential development, such as townhouse or R-5A, the review process is integrated with the Plan of Development (POD) process. This integrated process is managed by the Planning Department and coordinated with County and certain external agencies.
