Norfolk Building Permits & Property Data

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7,399 indexed permits · 6,281 code violations · Norfolk, Virginia.

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Norfolk building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-20

PermitGrab tracks 7,399 building permits in Norfolk, VA as of 2026-09-20. 6,281 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-20.

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6,281
Code Violations
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2026-09-21
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Source date: 2026-09-20

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $10,000 3309 COLONIAL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $14,826 1515 MAGNOLIA AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 Electrical $1,700 9555 7TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $3,112 1285 KEMPSVILLE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 Plumbing 3476 EAST BONNER DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-04 General Construction $17,088 3122 CAPE HENRY AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 7,948 sf residential
2026-09-04 Electrical 8530 TIDEWATER DRIVE Multi Family Dwelling replacement ×2
2026-09-04 Fire Protection $25,000 2501 ALMEDA AVENUE Commercial fire protection
2026-09-04 General Construction 804 FONTAINE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 12,661 sf
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech 1370 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $8,000 9425 27TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $12,543 1243 VIRGILINA AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $1,650 7938 OLD OCEAN VIEW ROAD Multi Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $10,000 3307 COLONIAL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $10,000 3305 COLONIAL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 Roofing $38,155 3747 ABINGDON CIRCLE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof
2026-09-04 Plumbing 1736 BANNING ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-04 General Construction 333 WATERSIDE DRIVE Lane, close (2) same direction CITY OF NORFOLK
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $3,970 5524 BARNHOLLOW ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $13,880 1869 DOMINION AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $10,000 3301 COLONIAL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $12,994 1201 BURKSDALE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech 3722 ROBIN HOOD ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $1,850 1336 EAST TANNERS CREEK DRIVE Multi Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 Demolition $10,000 3450 HERBERT STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $12,256 838 BOTETOURT GARDENS One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 Plumbing 1106 JAMESTOWN CRESCENT One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-04 Electrical 1314 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 10,370 sf
2026-09-04 General Construction 880 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Row Sussex Development Corporation
2026-09-04 General Construction 1306 BOISSEVAIN AVENUE Street, close entire Trident Civil
2026-09-04 General Construction 425 PEACE HAVEN DRIVE Residential Majestic Concrete Construction LLC
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $10,000 841 MOWBRAY ARCH One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 General Construction $18,501 9501 29TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 7,169 sf residential
2026-09-04 Fire Protection $47,000 200 PARK AVENUE Commercial fire protection
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $16,016 1914 GRANBY STREET Commercial replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 Electrical 1517 COLLEY AVENUE Commercial replacement
2026-09-04 General Construction 1306 BOISSEVAIN AVENUE Row Trident Civil
2026-09-04 General Construction $8,000 436 WOODFORD STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 7,492 sf residential
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $1,450 3000 SOUTH CAPE HENRY AVENUE Multi Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 General Construction 1026 PARK AVENUE Occupancy Certificate 61,324 sf
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $1,500 2124 HELSLEY AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 General Construction 880 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Commercial Sentara Healthcare
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $12,932 126 BLAKE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-04 HVAC/Mech $4,500 767 A AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-04 General Construction 8109 COLIN DRIVE Residential Mudstone LLC
2026-09-04 General Construction 4901 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Hauling Oversize ‐ Single CM Munden Construction Services
2026-09-03 General Construction 6040 WATER WORKS ROAD Crane - single trip Jackie Burns, Crofton Construction Services, Inc.
2026-09-03 General Construction 2320 CALVIN AVENUE Lane, close (1) Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-09-03 General Construction 5813 HARTWICK DRIVE Row Cox Communications
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Permit Types in Norfolk
Construction Activity in Norfolk

New building permits in Norfolk, Virginia show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Norfolk Building Permits

Norfolk, Virginia processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 7399+ Norfolk building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-20 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Norfolk permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Norfolk permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 7,399 building permits in Norfolk. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Norfolk permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Norfolk is dated 2026-09-20. Newest permit date: 2026-09-20. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Norfolk permit records?

Norfolk permit activity covers 7,399 indexed permits alongside 6,281 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Norfolk building permits

Search recent Norfolk, VA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Norfolk building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Norfolk Permit Pulse.

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-20

Code Violation Leads in Norfolk, VA: Turning Open Enforcement Cases Into Repair Work (2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norfolk Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Norfolk?

PermitGrab currently tracks 7399 building permits in Norfolk, Virginia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Norfolk permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Norfolk?

Contractors can research Norfolk activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Norfolk — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Norfolk permit data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Norfolk provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Norfolk renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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