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September 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Norfolk— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Norfolk, VA issued 789 building permits in September 2026, down 29% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 23518 with 119 permits. Electrical was the top permit type, making up 22% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
789
vs. prior month
-29%
1,112 last month
Most active zip
23518
119 permits
Top permit type
Electrical
22% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — September 2026

23518
119
23513
103
23502
98
23503
94
23508
79
23504
75
23505
70
23509
45
23510
34
23517
27

Permits by type

September 2026 · Norfolk, VA

Electrical
176 (22%)
Mechanical
176 (22%)
Building
167 (21%)
Plumbing
123 (16%)
Zoning
56 (7%)
Fire Protection
21 (3%)
Occupancy Certificate
20 (3%)
Short Term Rental
14 (2%)
Demolition
13 (2%)
Sign
11 (1%)
New Elevator
5 (1%)
Portable Storage Unit
3 (0%)
Temporary Occupancy Certificate
2 (0%)
Amusement Device
1 (0%)
Occupancy Certificate - Existing
1 (0%)

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