Community Development

Permit directory for building permits and other permits information and applications found on the city website.

Need a building permit? Wondering what fees are associated with certain permits? Use this page for helpful resources for construction, land, and other development in the City.

Individuals interested in operating a business from their home may apply for a Home Occupation Permit.

The City allows downtown outdoor dining on public street right-of-way only through review and approval by City Council.

The City has a Public Tree Advisory Board that governs established policies and guidelines outlined in the Public Tree Ordinance for the planting, removal, and maintenance of trees within public street right-of-way, and when necessary other types of vegetation.

A fire suppression system permit is a type of building permit.

A roofing permit is a type of building permit.

Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that is over 150 square feet, exceed 5000 gallons, and contains water over 24 inches deep.

Storage tank regulations are contained within the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. All permits, inspections, and enforcement procedures concerning these regulations are the responsibility of the Harrisonburg Fire Department.