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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Permit data through 2026-09-20

7,399 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-25 General Construction 1317 PINEVIEW AVENUE Manufactured Homes 6,585 sf
2026-08-25 Electrical $9,000 9563 SHORE DRIVE Commercial replacement
2026-08-25 General Construction 244 W 31ST STREET One/Two Family Dwelling residential
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech $1,850 7004 NORTH GATE DRIVE Multi Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-25 Plumbing $6,000 2489 STRIBLING LANE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement ×2
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech $1,450 3515 GATLING AVENUE Multi Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement ×2
2026-08-25 General Construction $164,036 1075 43RD STREET Commercial
2026-08-25 Fire Protection $4,000 821 N NEWTOWN ROAD Commercial fire protection ×2
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech $12,500 451 CHURCH STREET Commercial New installation HVAC installation ×2
2026-08-25 General Construction I-564 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single ×2 ARAVAN CARGO INC
2026-08-25 General Construction 2334 BARRAUD AVENUE Row Andrew Bilyeu/Dominion Energy
2026-08-25 General Construction 4700 COLLEY AVENUE Parking Lane, and sidewalk closure NORFOLK PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN & CONST. DIV.
2026-08-25 Electrical $150,520 821 N NEWTOWN ROAD Multi Family Dwelling ×3
2026-08-25 General Construction $33,054 1013 SAINT JULIAN AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 1,677 sf residential
2026-08-25 General Construction 808 GATES AVENUE Temporary Parking Stephanie Fridge
2026-08-25 General Construction 1602 RUNNYMEDE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling 16,472 sf residential
2026-08-25 Fire Protection $12,748 431 CHURCH STREET Commercial fire protection
2026-08-25 Electrical $1,000 131 W LITTLE CREEK ROAD Commercial replacement
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech $1,500 1330 STOCKLEY GARDENS One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-25 General Construction $37,066 3201 PRETTY LAKE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 28,127 sf residential
2026-08-25 General Construction 329 SOUTH MAIN STREET Occupancy Certificate - Existing 4,419 sf
2026-08-25 General Construction $45,000 5429 ARGALL CRESCENT One/Two Family Dwelling 7,945 sf residential
2026-08-25 General Construction $8,000 1302 CORNWALL PLACE One/Two Family Dwelling 9,282 sf residential
2026-08-25 General Construction 1424 SUNSET DRIVE Sidewalk, detour ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR
2026-08-25 General Construction $4,000 9569 SHORE DRIVE Commercial 194,757 sf
2026-08-25 General Construction 436 CARL STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 19,174 sf
2026-08-25 Demolition $13,300 1542 49TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-08-25 General Construction $10,000 7045 DOUMMAR DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling 8,300 sf residential
2026-08-25 Fire Protection $5,957 2200 NORVIEW AVENUE Commercial fire protection
2026-08-25 General Construction $3,000 614 WAUKESHA AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling ×2
2026-08-25 Electrical $1,000 351 FORT WORTH AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-25 General Construction 2431 HALE STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 4,422 sf
2026-08-25 General Construction 9719 17TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 8,198 sf
2026-08-25 Demolition $38,155 8305 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Commercial
2026-08-25 General Construction $1,000 3011 BALLENTINE BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling residential
2026-08-25 General Construction $9,000 1125 EASTOVER ROAD Commercial commercial
2026-08-25 General Construction 1074 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-08-25 General Construction 2406 COLONIAL AVENUE Commercial 10,498 sf
2026-08-25 Plumbing $1,500 636 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-08-25 General Construction 3617 BAYSIDE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-08-25 Fire Protection $10,656 1309 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Commercial fire protection
2026-08-25 Plumbing $3,000 8268 GYGAX ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
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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.

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
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