Apply Online

Online permitting saves time and resources by allowing you to submit plans and construction documents electronically. You can also access review status in real-time, including comments and markups.

Find your permit and apply with the corresponding system:

Type of Permit?	Apply With:
Accessory Homestay Permit Block Party Permit Certificate of Appropriateness Civil Engineering Plan Excavation Right-of-Way Permit Form Based Code (FBC) Applications New FBC Project FBC Use Permit Amendment General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Amendment Home Occupation Permit Landscape Plan Application Moving Van/Container Permit New Address Request Oversize/Overweight Transport Permit Rezoning Application Small Cell Facility in Right-of-Way Permit Special Event Permit (Street Closure) Special Exception Site Plan Applications Conceptual Site Plan New Site Plan Site Plan Amendment Special Exception Use Permit Applications Use Permit: Public Facility Use Permit: Unified Commercial Mixed-Use Development (UCM-UD) Use Permit: Unified Residential Development (URD) Special General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Study Telecommunications Permits Transportation Right-of-Way  (no excavation) Transportation Right-of-Way (with excavation) Zoning Compliance Letter Request Zoning Determination Letter Request	Permit Arlington
Commercial Building Permit Residential Building Permit Land Disturbing Activity/Stormwater	ePlan Review Pay ePlan fees online
Trade Permits Electrical Permit Mechanical Permit Plumbing & Gas Permit	Email Submission

Is your permit not listed above? You may need to apply on paper.

More Information

• Submission Guidelines: Permit Arlington | ePlan Review
• Online Permitting Frequently Asked Questions
• Permit Arlington Help
• Technical support is available online, by phone, by email or in-person. The help desk hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Arlington County Permit Office closes at noon every third Thursday.
  • Online: Submit a request for technical support. You will receive a response within 1 business day.
  • Phone: 703-228-7638
  • Email: PermitTechSupport@arlingtonva.us
  • In-person customer service: Arlington County Permit Office