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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6,281
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2026-09-21
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Permit data through 2026-09-18

7,399 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-16 Plumbing $2,419 3102 NORTH STONEBRIDGE DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-16 Roofing $33,295 8054 CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof
2026-09-16 Plumbing $2,000 2428 JUNIPER STREET One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-16 General Construction 2000 SAINT DENIS AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 General Construction 1831 HUNTERS TRAIL One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 Electrical $2,000 1201 WHALEY AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 Electrical 1100 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Electrical
2026-09-16 General Construction 5500 LAKEWOOD DRIVE Building 15,122 sf
2026-09-16 General Construction $1,000 120 ELWOOD AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 Roofing $23,200 1321 CORNWALL PLACE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof ×2
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $13,195 5760 LESLIE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-16 General Construction $105,000 600 GRESHAM DRIVE Commercial commercial
2026-09-16 General Construction $2,000 112 BRISTOL AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling 3,023 sf residential
2026-09-16 Electrical $1,000 206 MAYCOX AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 General Construction 3016 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Homestay
2026-09-16 General Construction 4401 NEWPORT AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 General Construction 3016 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Short Term Rental
2026-09-16 Plumbing $70,000 312 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Commercial replacement
2026-09-16 General Construction $98,527 3826 KARLIN CIRCLE One/Two Family Dwelling 37,027 sf residential
2026-09-16 Plumbing $2,000 8321 OLD OCEAN VIEW ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement ×2
2026-09-16 Roofing $47,988 6227 SYLVAN STREET One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof
2026-09-16 Roofing $11,750 8208 MONA AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof
2026-09-16 General Construction 5500 LAKEWOOD DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling ×2
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $8,100 8723 CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-16 General Construction 1229 HILLSIDE AVENUE Vacation Rental 7,591 sf
2026-09-16 General Construction $18,453 209 QUEENS WAY One/Two Family Dwelling 4,778 sf residential
2026-09-16 General Construction 5353 E PRINCESS ANNE ROAD Occupancy Certificate - Existing
2026-09-16 General Construction $2,500 2550 ELLSMERE AVENUE Commercial
2026-09-16 General Construction $15,400 436 CARL STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 19,174 sf residential
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $13,500 324 W 30TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-16 Roofing $35,420 6407 SEWELLS POINT ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling replacement Re-roof
2026-09-16 Electrical $3,000 1690 TULANE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 Fire Protection $9,000 550 E FREEMASON STREET Commercial fire protection
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $12,000 4114 PRETTY LAKE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-16 Electrical $25,000 1600 PREMIUM OUTLETS BOULEVARD Commercial replacement
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $13,500 326 W 29TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling New installation HVAC installation ×2
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $17,758 220 W BRAMBLETON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-16 Fire Protection $9,000 431 CHURCH STREET Commercial fire protection
2026-09-16 General Construction $120,000 1124 ELLIOTT STREET One/Two Family Dwelling 2,523 sf residential
2026-09-16 General Construction 201 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Occupancy Certificate
2026-09-16 Fire Protection $3,044 250 GRANBY STREET Commercial fire protection
2026-09-16 Plumbing 5612 LAKEWOOD DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-16 Plumbing $1,294 851 NORVIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling replacement
2026-09-16 Demolition $27,500 1542 49TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 General Construction 1213 BILL STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-09-16 General Construction $25,000 885 E FREEMASON STREET Multi Family Dwelling 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 lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

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.

Norfolk Field Reports & Contractor Guides

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-20

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

Historical market analysis and methodology for Norfolk. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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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. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. 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. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. 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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