PERMIT RECORD · VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Virginia Beach, VA building permits
78,413 permits issued between 2023 and 2026, naming 0 companies. In the last twelve months: 21,972 permits from 0 companies.
What gets permitted here
| Trade | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / HVAC | 22,399 | 28.6% |
| General construction | 22,378 | 28.5% |
| Electrical | 18,867 | 24.1% |
| Plumbing | 12,326 | 15.7% |
| Fire protection | 2,443 | 3.1% |
Counts are distinct permit numbers as classified by the issuing authority. A permit is a filing, not a completed job.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,697 |
| 2024 | 20,330 |
| 2025 | 21,118 |
| 2026 | 16,268 |
What the work looks like
Property type
| Residential | 17,128 |
| Commercial | 3,897 |
| Roof and or Siding | 361 |
| Asbestos | 25 |
Work type
| Building | 6,275 |
| Mechanical | 5,180 |
| Electrical | 4,950 |
| Plumbing | 3,451 |
| Gas | 1,555 |
| Fire | 561 |
Last twelve months, as published by the issuing authority.
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Source
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (ArcGIS, Building Permits Applications). Records are refreshed daily and every figure on this page counts distinct permit numbers. Verify any individual record with the issuing authority before acting on it. How we build these records →
