Online Permits

The City of Chesapeake’s ezPermits service is a convenient permit processing and fee payment system which will enable citizens and contractors to apply for, pay for and print permits from their own home or office.

4 STEPS TO APPLY FOR ONLINE PERMITS

STEP 1:  Register online

PROPERTY OWNERS:

• Upon the completion of owner registration, an auto-response email with Customer#, UserID and password will be sent to the owner applicant immediately.

• Terms of Service must be accepted and will serve as an electronic signature each time you login to apply for a permit.

 

CONTRACTORS:

• Contractors must complete the online registration.
  

• The Department of Development and Permits will then review & verify State License, Tradesman License, and Business License information prior to approval of ezPermits account.

The approval process will take a maximum
of 4-5 business days for the initial registration.

• If approved, an email with Customer#, UserID and password will be sent to the contractor for access to the ezPermits system.

• Terms of Service must be accepted and will serve as an electronic signature each time you apply for a permit.

NOTE:  After the initial approval from the Department of Development and Permits, the applicant may use the Customer#, UserID and Password for future online permits. The system will revalidate the applicant’s profile each time.

 

What should I do if the registration is rejected? We will notify you by email and provide the reason for rejection. You can contact the City of Chesapeake, Department of Development and Permits to resolve the problem by email or phone. (757) 382-6018 (757) 382-6890 (757) 382-8424 Fax:  (757) 382-8448 Email: EZpermits@cityofchesapeake.net

STEP 2:  Complete Permit Applcation

1st AVAILABLE PERMIT

• Plumbing Permit

STEP 3:  Pay your permit fee

• You will be prompted to make an online payment after the permit application(s) is complete.

• The City currently accepts only American Express,
  Discover, and MasterCard credit cards.
  
  
  
  
  NOTE: Due to the limitations imposed by VISA on non-taxable transactions, the VISA credit card will NOT be offered initially but will be reviewed for inclusion in the future.




• Upon the successful processing of payment, you will receive a confirmation number.

STEP 4:  Print a copy of your permit

After the confirmation number has been populated, the permit will be available for viewing and printing in a printer-friendly format.

What type of permits does the City offer online through ezPermits?

Permits that DO NOT require plan review -- or require a minimum plan review -- are offered through the City of Chesapeake's ezPermits system.

1st AVAILABLE PERMIT

• Plumbing Permit
  Find out what projects require a plumbing permit and what projects do not.

 

COMING SOON . . .
ezPermits will also include the following permits in the near future:

• Gas Permit

• Electrical Permits
1. Electrical Additions/Repairs Permit
2. Electrical New Service Permit
3. Electrical Service Change Permit
4. Electrical Service Change Permit & Additions/Repairs
5. Electrical Temporary Pole Permit

• Driveway Permit
  A copy of BOND is required if a driveway is connected to the public sidewalk.

• Mechanical Inside Equipment Permit

• Mechanical Outside Equipment Permit
  A SITEPLAN must be submitted to a zoning officer for approval prior to the permit being processed.


(See Permits & Forms for other formats: fill-in & print or print only.)

 

Help & Support

• For questions pertaining to registration & login, contractor's license status, permit information, contact the Department of Development & Permits.

• For other questions, contact webmaster.