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 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 7,399 building permits in Norfolk, VA as of 2026-09-18. 6,281 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-20.

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2026-04-20 General Construction 709 Temporary Parking Doug Harrison
2026-04-20 General Construction 6464 Row NORFOLK PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION…
2026-04-20 General Construction 1352 Row ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-04-20 General Construction 953 Lane, and shoulder closure VERIZON VA. INC.
2026-04-20 General Construction 1717 Dumpster Angel Barnes
2026-04-20 General Construction 8104 Lane, close (1) ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-04-20 General Construction 8212 Lane, close (1) Brian Wright
2026-04-20 General Construction 1081 Row VERIZON VA. INC.
2026-04-20 General Construction 1000 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single JRS Contracting Company Inc
2026-04-20 General Construction 696 Temporary Parking Doug Harrison
2026-04-20 General Construction Hauling - 6 months Fridley Brothers INC
2026-04-19 General Construction 456 Street, close entire CITY OF NORFOLK
2026-04-19 General Construction 200 Lane, and sidewalk closure Curtis Contracting
2026-04-18 General Construction 1200 Lane, under flagger control Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-04-18 General Construction 351 Lane, closure alternating City of Norfolk Department of…
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2026-04-18 General Construction 738 Lane, close (1) Southern Castings (VNG contractor)
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2026-04-18 General Construction 970 Lane, under flagger control Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-04-18 General Construction 351 Row City of Norfolk Department of…
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2026-04-18 General Construction 5564 Lane, closure with detour City of Norfolk Department of…
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2026-04-18 General Construction 7509 Lane, closure with detour City of Norfolk Department of…
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2026-04-18 General Construction 7509 Row City of Norfolk Department of…
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2026-04-18 HVAC/Mech 426 Alternating closures for resurfacing, mill and pave Melinda Hunter, Norfolk - Public…
2026-04-18 General Construction 738 Row ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-04-18 HVAC/Mech 645 Alternating closures for resurfacing, mill and pave Melinda Hunter, Norfolk - Public…
2026-04-18 General Construction 1229 Promotion on sidewalk in Public Right of Way Vessel Craft Coffee
2026-04-18 HVAC/Mech 451 Alternating closures for resurfacing, mill and pave ×2 Melinda Hunter, Norfolk - Public…
2026-04-18 General Construction 5505 Lane, closure alternating VDOT - Hampton Roads District
2026-04-18 General Construction 251 Parking Lane, and sidewalk closure NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF…
2026-04-18 General Construction 5800 Lane, closure alternating VDOT - Hampton Roads District
2026-04-18 General Construction 2516 Lane, closure with detour CITY OF NORFOLK
2026-04-18 General Construction 451 Lane, close (1) Kathy Martin
2026-04-18 General Construction 401 Shoulder, close CITY OF NORFOLK
2026-04-18 General Construction 201 Portable Storage George b Hill
2026-04-18 General Construction 108 Temporary Parking Virginia Stage Company
2026-04-18 General Construction 730 Temporary Parking Wtkr
2026-04-18 HVAC/Mech 5650 Alternating closures for resurfacing, mill and pave Melinda Hunter, Norfolk - Public…
2026-04-18 General Construction 251 Sidewalk, close (1) section City of Norfolk Public Works
2026-04-18 General Construction 2500 Lane, closure alternating VDOT - Hampton Roads District
2026-01-01 General Construction 131 FORSYTHE STREET New
2026-01-01 General Construction 2200 NORVIEW AVENUE Alteration/Repair - Renovate Existing Square Footage ×2
2026-01-01 General Construction 810 UNION STREET New
2026-01-01 General Construction 3709 RADFORD STREET New Service
2026-01-01 General Construction 358 W FREEMASON STREET Vacation Rental
2026-01-01 General Construction 4919 CAPE HENRY AVENUE Replacement 15,058 sf
2026-01-01 General Construction 8220 GYGAX ROAD New 8,700 sf
2026-01-01 General Construction 7550 TIDEWATER DRIVE New
2025-01-01 General Construction 3659 SEWELLS POINT ROAD New 8,500 sf
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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 2026-09-18. 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

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity.
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