Welcome to the City of Fairfax Permit Portal
You can view up-to-date information on permits submitted to the City. The Permit Portal allows you to:
- Apply for a permit
- Make secure online payments
- Track the status of your application
- Upload plans and documents
- Print permits
- Research applications
Currently available:
Planning & Zoning Applications
- Commercial Land Disturbing
- Commercial Non-Land Disturbing
- Commercial Use and Occupancy
- Residential Permit
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Minor Home Occupation
- Keeping of Bees and Chicken
- Tree Removal Permits
- Permanent Sign
- Temporary Sign
- Special Events
- BAR Certificate of Appropriateness
Building Permit Applications
- Commercial Addition, Alteration, Alteration/Addition, Tenant Build-out
- Commercial Demolition
- Commercial Electrical
- Commercial Plumbing
- Commercial Mechanical
- Commercial Gas
- Residential Addition, Alteration, New
- Residential Demolition
- Residential Electrical
- Residential Plumbing
- Residential Mechanical
- Residential Gas
Fire Protection Permit Applications
- Alternate Fire Extinguishing System
- Fire Alarm System
- Fire Sprinkler System
Over the coming months, we will continue to incorporate additional permit types to this portal. We trust this site will provide you with a high level of service that makes living and working in our community a more enjoyable experience.