Virginia Beach Building Permits & Project Research

35,961 indexed permits · 177 contractor names in the last 90 days · Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Virginia Beach building permits — key stats
Active contractors 177
Newest permit 2026-11-04

PermitGrab tracks 35,961 building permits in Virginia Beach, VA as of 2026-11-04, including 177 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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35,961
Indexed Permits
177
Contractor names (90 days)
2,547
Property Owners
2026-11-05
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-04

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Permit data through 2026-11-04
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Building
404 LYNN SHORES DR INSTALL PV MODULE ON EXISTING ROOF. —
2026-08-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building
1456 WATERSEDGE DR 2ND FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH REMODEL AND RAISE CEILING IN MASTER BEDROOM TO… —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Gas
931 ORIOLE DR Install gas line for tankless water heater tankless line work New installation Water heater —
2026-08-13 Solar
Source type: Building
5637 WOODGREEN RD INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS solar Solar PV —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
2517 PINEY BARK DR Like for like replacement of 80% 100k btu gas furnace only furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-13 Electrical 503 HILLTOP PLAZA SC Trader Joes Electrical remodel *added circuits & 2 subfed panels 10/19/26* —
2026-08-13 Plumbing 1387 PINE CONE CIR LIKE FOR LIKE REPLACEMENT OF 80 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER IN UTILITY CLOSET ON REA… 80 gal water heater gas replacement Water heater —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Moving and Hauling
— Moving and Hauling ×4 —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Building
2685 PLEASANT ACRES DR REPLACEMENT OF BLOWN-IN ATTIC INSULATION - INSULATION SHALL MEET THE R-VALUE OF … 300 sf —
2026-08-13 Electrical 1733 SEATON DR Run 1 15 amp circuit for a dehumidifier 15A —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Moving and Hauling
— ***Police Escorts Requirements*** CONTACT Virginia Beach Police Motor Carrier Sa… ×4 —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Gas
3101 CLARKE DR RED TAG AT METER —
2026-08-13 Plumbing 1333 GRAHAM RD WELL TO CITY WATER CONVERSION —
2026-08-13 Electrical 1824 TWIN MILLS RD Dominion OperationsAssociated Building Permit 2024-BDCN-29914 —
2026-08-13 Demolition
Source type: Building
323 LIVING WATER WAY **TOWNHOUSE – R5**2021 VRC**5B CONSTRUCTION**FIRE SEPARATION < 0FT***SOUND TEST … —
2026-08-12 Other
Source type: Elevator
468 VIKING DR Elevator —
2026-08-12 Plumbing 3400 PLUM CRES sewer replacement from house to street, includes 2-way cleanout and new city cur… line work replacement —
2026-08-12 Electrical 5376 CLUB HEAD RD Bathrooms Remodeling10 Recess Lights3 Vanity Lights 2 Exhaust Fan 10 Receptacles… ULTRA LIGHTING LLC
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2026-08-12 Addition
Source type: Building
3416 GREEN HOLLY CRES ADDITION OF 2ND FLOOR TO RESIDENCE**FINISHED ATTIC SPACE ADDED AS PER ENGINEER L… —
2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Utility
3208 LYNNHAVEN DR 3208 LYNNHAVEN DR/ VISTA CIRBORE TO REPLACE 184’ OF CABLE WITH 1-2” CONDUIT replacement COX COMMUNICATIONS HAMPTON ROADS LLC
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2026-08-12 Addition
Source type: Building
5817 WESLEYAN DR TEMPORARY TENT - 40 X 40 - SET UP 9/29 - TAKE DOWN 10/5**SPECIAL EVENT ** —
2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Utility
1201 ICHABOD CT 1201 ICHADOD CT/PARAMORE DRBORE TO REPLACE 142’ OF CABLE WITH 1-2” CONDUIT replacement COX COMMUNICATIONS HAMPTON ROADS LLC
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2026-08-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building
3204 CLUB HOUSE RD AFTER THE FACT PERMIT FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION AND DECK REPAIR WITH GARAGE CONVER… —
2026-08-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building
413 GOTHAM RD INTERIOR ALTERATIONS - REMOVAL OF WALL AND ADD LVL - EXTEND BATHROOM INTERIOR —
2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Utility
996 LYNNHAVEN PKWY Bury approximately 6,121' fiber optic cable, place innerduct for 6,121', place 4… PO BOX 1068
2026-08-12 Other
Source type: Elevator
1425 KEMPSVILLE RD Elevator ×2 —
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
913 ELLIOTT RD Replace existing- like for like- install 2 ton gas pack in existing location- co… 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
3520 FOREST GLEN RD Replace existing - like for like- install 3 ton split system with heat pump, air… 3 tons heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
869 LE COVE DR Replace existing - like for like- install 3 ton split system with heat pump, air… 3 tons heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 Plumbing 1629 MIDDLEBROOK LN Water and Sewer for addition. line work New installation —
2026-08-12 Plumbing 3080 GLASTONBURY DR exterior water service line repair line work —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Building
5425 BRANCHWOOD WAY REPLACE DECK AND STEPS —
2026-08-12 Electrical 920 CORRENTE LN Installing 50amp circuit for EV Charger 50A EV charger —
2026-08-12 Electrical 3409 MONTGOMERY PL ADDITION OF ROOF OVER FREE STANDING DECK TO CREATE A SCREENED IN PORCH AND EXTEN… —
2026-08-12 Roofing
Source type: Building
3768 ROCKBRIDGE RD REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOF AND SHEATHING FIRE RESTISTANT MATERAILS AS REQUIRED replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-12 Addition
Source type: Building
521 CROATAN HILLS DR ALTERATIONS - 2 INTELLIJACKS , SISTER 40 LF OF FLOOR JOIST —
2026-08-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building
637 REASOR DR REMOVE WALLS TO OPEN INTERIOR LAYOUT, COMPLETE FLOORING IN HOME, REMODEL OF KITC… —
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
508 ABBOT MUSE Replace existing - like for like- install 1.5 ton split system with heat pump, a… 1.5 tons heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Utility
2912 GUTHER PL Bury approx 8720' fiber optic cable, place innerduct for 8720', place1-30x48x24 … PO BOX 1068
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
1516 HOLMES CT 145.2 SEER2 Single Stage Heat Pump with R-32 - HORIZONTAL ATTIC - REPLACEMENT 145.2 SEER heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 Plumbing 5720 PRINCESS ANNE RD Add a hand sink, 3 compartment sink and floor drain, as well as a Description:el… electric New installation Water heater —
2026-08-12 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical
2136 SCHUBERT DR GAS RANGE REPLACEMENT replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Moving and Hauling
1808 HAVERSHAM KY Moving and Hauling —
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Permit Types in Virginia Beach
Construction Activity in Virginia Beach

New building permits in Virginia Beach, Virginia show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Virginia Beach Building Permits

Virginia Beach, Virginia processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 35,961+ Virginia Beach building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-04 from official city sources.

Building permits in Virginia Beach can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Virginia Beach Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Virginia Beach building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: City of Virginia Beach Building Permits.

Who appears in Virginia Beach permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 35,961 building permits in Virginia Beach. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 2,547 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Virginia Beach permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Virginia Beach is dated 2026-11-04. Newest permit date: 2026-11-04. 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 Virginia Beach permit records?

Virginia Beach permit activity covers 35,961 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up Virginia Beach building permits

Search recent Virginia Beach, VA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Virginia Beach 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 and the most active contractors, see the Virginia Beach Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Beach Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Virginia Beach?

PermitGrab currently tracks 35,961 building permits in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

Contractors find leads in Virginia Beach by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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Virginia Beach permit & owner data, by use case

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Contractors & subs
Recent Virginia Beach contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Virginia Beach provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
Insurance agents
Virginia Beach 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, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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