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 via
Accessory Dwelling Permit Accessory Homestay Permit Amusement Device Permit Asbestos Removal Permit Block Party Permit Board of Zoning Appeals – Appeal Application Board of Zoning Appeals – Use Permit/Variance Application Building Code Appeal Building Code Modification Application Building Demolition Permit Certificate of Appropriateness Civil Engineering Plan Excavation Right-of-Way Permit Family/Caregiver Suite 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 Mechanical Permit Electrical Permit Plumbing/Gas Permit Fire Protection Systems Permit Elevator Permit	ePlan Review Pay ePlan fees online
All other permit and application types	Due to COVID-19 and the Arlington County Permit Office closure, many permits and applications are being accepted via email. Learn more.

 

More Information

• Permit Arlington Submission Guidelines and Help
• ePlan Review Guidelines and Help
• Technical support is available online, by phone, or by email. 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