Applications

Attention:

For a copy of the 2018 Code Change Guide click here

Suffolk Permitting System is Now On-Line!  Applications for selected permit types may now be submitted on-line via the City’s Public Access Permit System.  Click here to see a list of permits available for submittal via Public Access on-line site.

All users must register in the system.   The process is quick and you should be able to begin submitting applications almost immediately.  You can access the Public Access system by clicking here:  Public Access Permit System

To view a guide with instructions for registering and for using the system, click here:  Public Access Permit System Guide and FAQs


Effective July 21, 2021, temporary signs no longer require a permit.  Temporary signs must be removed within 90 days of posting and must be appropriately located outside the public right-of-way.

You can email your permits and applications to the Community Development Division.

Permit Applications

Building - Construction

  1. Application for Services - Commercial Building (PDF) revised 12.21.22
  2. Application for Services - Residential Building (PDF) revised 12.21.2022
  3. Application for Services -Electrical Commercial and Residential (PDF)
  4. Application For Services - Fire Life Safety Permit
  5. Mechanical Application for Services Commercial and Residential (PDF)
  6. Application Services - Plumbing Commercial and Residential(PDF)
  7. Sign Application for Services (Does Not Include Temporary) rev 01.03.2023 PDF
  1. New Single Family Dwelling Package - Revised 01/13/2023 (PDF)
  2. Address Request Application (PDF)
  3. Building Permit Extension Application (PDF)
  4. Health Department Site Improvement Form (PDF)
  5. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request Form (PDF)
  6. Demolition Sign Off Form (PDF)
  7. Elevator Compliance Request Form(PDF)

Documents and Forms

  1. 2012 Span Charts - 2012 Floor, Ceiling, Girder and Rafter Spans (PDF)
  2. 2015 Climactic and Geographic Design Criteria (PDF)
  3. Accessory Structure Form (PDF)
  4. Braced Wall Worksheet-2015 Classic (PDF)
  5. Braced Wall Worksheet-2015 Practical (PDF)
  6. Braced Wall Worksheet-2015 Simplified (PDF)
  7. Certificate of Occupancy Commercial Checklist (PDF)
  8. Certificate of Occupancy Residential Checklist (PDF)
  9. 2018 Residential Deck Handout(PDF)
  10. Inspection Point of Contact Form
  11. 2018 Inspection Procedures (PDF)
  12. Mechanic Lien Request Form (PDF)
  1. Pool Fence Affidavit (PDF)
  2. 2018 Residential Statement of Compliance for Equipment and Appliance Sizing - Builder
  3. State Mandated Levy (PDF)
  4. 2012 Hampton Roads Statement of Special Inspections (PDF)
  5. 2015 USBC Hampton Roads SI Policy (PDF)
  6. Survey Waiver (PDF)
  7. Typical Wall Section (PDF)
  8. Final Lot Grading Certificate (PDF) 121119
  9. UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE HVAC DESIGN REVIEW FORM
  10. Demolition Sign Off Form (PDF)
  11. Health Department Site Improvement Form (PDF)

Building - Farm Use

  1. Farm Construction Affidavit (PDF)

Housing - Rentals

  1. Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application (PDF)
  1. Rental Certificate of Occupancy Waiver (PDF) rev.11 2 20

Zoning 

  1. Administrative Variance Request Application (PDF)
  2. Board of Zoning Appeal Application (PDF)
  3. Commercial Building Clearance Application (PDF)
  4. Home Occupation Clearance Application (PDF)
  1. Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Determination of Zoning (PDF)
  3. Application for Services Zoning (Fences, Accessory Structures and Sign Reface)
  4. Zoning Permit Extension Request (PDF)

Payments

  1. How to Make Payment (PDF)
  1. Certificate of Occupancy Residential Checklist (PDF) 11.30.2022.pdf