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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7,399
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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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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-20

7,399 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-27 General Construction 9611 14TH BAY STREET Occupancy Certificate 8,125 sf
2026-08-27 Electrical $3,500 8365 CAPEVIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement ×2
2026-08-27 HVAC/Mech $12,045 3035 VIMY RIDGE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-27 General Construction 7738 CASTLETON PLACE Row ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-08-27 General Construction $2,000 3808 SIMMS ROAD Manufactured Homes 108,121 sf
2026-08-27 Plumbing $2,000 5535 E VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD Multi Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 Fire Protection $3,500 6320 NORTH CENTER DRIVE Commercial fire protection
2026-08-27 General Construction 909 HILLSIDE AVENUE Vacation Rental 7,500 sf
2026-08-27 General Construction $90,000 3667 RIVERSIDE DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling 9,859 sf residential
2026-08-27 Plumbing $1,350 924 RESERVOIR AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 Electrical 1314 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Electrical 10,370 sf
2026-08-27 General Construction $200,000 759 FREMONT STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 5,414 sf residential
2026-08-27 HVAC/Mech $13,000 9617 3RD BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-27 General Construction 2200 NORVIEW AVENUE Hauling Oversize ‐ Single West Service Center
2026-08-27 General Construction $200,000 1352 LEAD STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 5,037 sf residential
2026-08-27 General Construction $4,500 167 A VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 5,245 sf residential
2026-08-27 General Construction $200,000 1507 MANSON STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 2,654 sf residential
2026-08-27 Plumbing $2,000 804 WASHINGTON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 Plumbing $3,000 7440 CENTRAL BUSINESS PARK DRIVE Commercial replacement
2026-08-27 Plumbing $3,500 800 WASHINGTON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-08-27 Electrical 6131 EDWARD STREET Multi Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 General Construction $90,000 5415 STUDELEY AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 18,358 sf residential
2026-08-27 General Construction $300,000 2905 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 6,000 sf residential
2026-08-27 Plumbing $1,015 118 BRISTOL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 Plumbing $21,000 1325 WESTMORELAND AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 Electrical $1,500 2109 TARRALLTON DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 General Construction 7738 CASTLETON PLACE Lane, and sidewalk closure ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-08-27 Plumbing $29,000 5539 FARIS STREET Commercial replacement
2026-08-27 Electrical 1413 W 42ND STREET Multi Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-27 General Construction I-564 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single Titan Express LLC
2026-08-27 General Construction $100,000 8214 ANDREW LANE One/Two Family Dwelling residential
2026-08-27 Electrical 1314 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 10,370 sf
2026-08-27 Electrical 864 LASSER DRIVE Electrical 6,634 sf
2026-08-26 General Construction 126 ATLANTIC STREET Street, close section E.T. Gresham Co, Inc.
2026-08-26 Plumbing 8223 FERNWOOD DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-26 General Construction 208 BURLEIGH AVENUE Lane, under flagger control ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-08-26 General Construction 1000 LANSING STREET Hauling Oversize ‐ Single JRS Contracting Company Inc
2026-08-26 General Construction 806 BALDWIN AVENUE Occupancy Certificate
2026-08-26 General Construction $7,500 7048 ADELE DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-08-26 Plumbing $5,000 821 N NEWTOWN ROAD Commercial ×2
2026-08-26 HVAC/Mech $6,000 7848 DALLAS STREET Commercial replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-26 HVAC/Mech $16,000 402 SAN ANTONIO BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-26 General Construction 2549 BALLENTINE BOULEVARD Temporary Parking Tim Martin
2026-08-26 General Construction I-564 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single ARAVAN CARGO INC
2026-08-26 General Construction NIT Hauling Oversize ‐ Single Taylor Transport Inc
2026-08-26 Electrical $3,800 417 BEACON HILL CIRCLE One/Two Family Dwelling service panel Panel service
2026-08-26 Electrical $2,254 1412 MELROSE PARKWAY One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-26 General Construction $16,575 8634 CHAPIN STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 24,999 sf residential
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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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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.

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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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