Building Construction Services Plan Intake & Permit Counters Open at 9:30 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The Department of Development Services’ Building Construction Services Plan Intake and Permit counters open at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, due to staff training. Counters will return to normal hours of operation on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

All Development Services counters (Permits, Plan Intake, Land Development, and Zoning) are closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., for division-wide staff meetings. Please make note of these business hours in case you need to visit the building to speak with a member of staff in person.

A permit is required for all projects to construct, enlarge, alter, remove, repair a building, or change occupancy load, or any outside area being used as part of the building’s designated occupancy, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair or remove any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, which are regulated by codes. Fees vary based on the project. To determine whether your residential building project needs a permit, please click here or call (703) 792-6930 or email [email protected].

The Department of Development Services is located at 5 County Complex in Prince William, VA 22192. For more information, visit www.pwcva.gov/DDS, email [email protected], call (703) 792-6930, or connect on Twitter @PWCDDS and Facebook.

About the Prince William County Department of Development Services

The Department of Development Services promotes a culture where staff and customers work in partnership to create and sustain a better quality of life and environment in which to live, work, play, worship and retire. Development processes are designed to be effective and efficient, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Department of Development Services supports economic development, public safety, revitalization, infrastructure improvements, and the protection of natural resources. Staff provide customers the highest quality of service and respect. We supply the public with development information through effective communication and education. To learn more, go to: www.pwcva.gov/DDS or call (703) 792-6930.