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| Title | Format | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absentee Ballot Application | Online - Virginia Department of Elections | Application | Voter Registrar's Office |
| Absentee Ballot Status Lookup | Online - Virginia Department of Elections | Information | Voter Registrar's Office |
| Admission Tax Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Agricultural Division and Resubdivision Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Public Works Department |
| Ancillary Bond Agreement (75% Occupancy) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Public Works Department |
| Ancillary Bond Agreement (Generic) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Public Works Department |
| Animal License for Dogs and Cats (PetData) | PDF - Print | License | Public Works Department |
| Asbestos Certification Statement (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Certification | Development and Permits Department |
| Backflow Prevention Device Test Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Report | Public Utilities Department |
| Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Application (PDF) | PDF - Print | Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Boards and Commission Name Bank Application | Online Form | Application | City Clerk |
| Boat Assessment Appeal Form (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Personal Property | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Boat Disposition Form (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Personal Property | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Building Permit Applications: Residential (PDF) Commercial (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| CBPA Appeal Application (Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act) | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| CBPA Exception Application (Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act) | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| CBPA Review Committee Application (Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act) | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Certificate of Appropriateness (Combined) | Online (eBUILD) | Historic Certificate | Planning Department |
| Chesapeake Expressway City Discount Program Application Note: You must open an E-ZPass account before enrolling in the Discount Program. | Instructions | Apply Online | Public Works Department |
| Chesapeake Expressway E-ZPass | Online Account | Apply Online | Public Works Department |
| Civic League Registration Form (PDF) Civic League Directory | PDF - Fillable | Registration | Development and Permits Department |
| Conditional Use Permit Application | Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Planning Department |
| Conditional Use Permit Application Checklist (Storefronts UP-1204) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Planning Department |
| Contractor's Certification of Insuring Liability for Worker's Compensation in Virginia (PDF) | PDF - Print | VA State Form | N/A |
| Cost of Utility Improvements (PDF) | PDF - Print | Certification | Public Utilities Department |
| Courts - Circuit Court Forms | PDFs - Virginia Judicial System | Court Forms | Circuit Court |
| Courts - General District Court Forms | PDFs - Virginia Judicial System | Court Forms | General District Court |
| Courts - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Forms | PDFs - Virginia Judicial System | Court Forms | Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court |
| Day Care, Group Home or Residential Care Facility Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Deed of Dedication (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Deed | Public Utilities Department |
| Deed of Easement (PDF) Instructions (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Easement | Public Utilities Department |
| Defect Agreement (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Development and Permits Department |
| Defect Bond (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Bond | Public Utilities Department |
| Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Application (PDF) | PDFs - Print | Application | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Disabled Veterans Vehicle Personal Property Tax Exemption Application (PDF) | PDF - Print | Application | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Disabled Veterans Lower Rate for Vehicle Personal Property Application (PDF) | PDF - Print | Application | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Document Request Form Request copies of divorce and name change documents from the Circuit Court Clerk. | Online - Circuit Court Clerk | Request | Circuit Court Clerk |
| Electrical Permit Application (PDF) Please read electrical permit procedures before completing your electronic permit. | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Employment Application, City of Chesapeake | Online Account | Apply Online | Human Resources Department |
| Excavation Bond (PDF) | PDF - Print | Bond | Public Works Department |
| Fence Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Field Change Request (PDF) Field Change Request Instructions (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Request | Public Utilities Department |
| Fire Protection or Hazardous Materials System Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Flat Rate Room Tax Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Food and Beverage Tax Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Food Assistance - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Apply for Benefits | Virginia Department of Social Services CommonHelp | Application | Human Services |
| Garage and Yard Sales - Permit No Longer Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Handicap Ramp Exemption Form | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Hauling and Moving Permit | Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Public Works Department |
| Hazardous Materials Systems Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Health Department (Virginia Department of Health) Forms | Online and PDFs - Virginia Department of Heath | Health Department Forms | N/A |
| HRSD Project Information Form | Word Documents - Hampton Roads Sanitation District | Public Utilities and HRSD | N/A |
| Inspection Request | Online (eBUILD) | Apply Online | Development and Permits Department |
| Land Disturbing Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Land Locked Property Agreement for Water and/or Sewer Connection (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Agreement | Public Utilities Department |
| Leak Adjustment Policy and Form (PDF) | PDF - Print | Form | Public Utilities Department |
| Letter of Credit (PDF) | PDF - Print | Letter of Credit | Public Utilities Department |
| Letter of Credit (Ancillary Bond) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Letter of Credit | Development and Permits Department |
| Letter of Credit (Defect Bond) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Letter of Credit | Development and Permits Department |
| Letter of Credit (Performance Bond) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Letter of Credit | Development and Permits Department |
| Lodging Tax Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Lot Grading Certification (PDF) | PDF - Print | Certification | Development and Permits Department |
| Mechanical / Gas Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Mosquito Control – Request for Services | Online | Apply Online | Mosquito Control Commission |
| Motor Vehicle Assessment Appeal Form (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Personal Property | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Moving Building or Structure Permit (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Neighborhood Association Registration Form (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Registration | Development and Permits Department |
| Neighborhood Coordination Emergency Contacts Form (PDF) | PDF - Print | Information | Development and Permits Department |
| Notice of Claim Instructions for Filing Claims for Compensation | Online | Apply Online | City Attorney |
| On-Site Statement of Completion (PDF) | PDF - Print | Statement | Public Utilities Department |
| Outdoor Sales Permit Application - Agricultural (PDF) Outdoor Sales Permit Application- Nonagricultural (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Outdoor Special Event Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Application | Parks and Recreation Department |
| Permit Application (PDF) Franchise Utilities Only | PDF - Fillable | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Permit Bond (PDF) | PDF - Print | Bond | Development and Permits Department |
| Permits Find Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical/Gas Permit, and Plumbing Permit | N/A | N/A | Development and Permits Department |
| Pet Adoption Applications Dog Adoption (PDF) Cat Adoption (PDF) | PDF - Print | Application | Animal Services |
| Plan Review Fee (PDF) | PDF - Print | Fee | Development and Permits Department |
| Plumbing Permit (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Pool Fence Affidavit (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Affidavit | Development and Permits Department |
| Preliminary Site Plan Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Probate Information Form (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Information | Circuit Court |
| PUD Creation/Modification Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| PUD Deviation Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Real Estate Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of US Armed Forces Member Killed in Action (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Application | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Rental Tax Report (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Request for Refund or Prorated Assessment (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Personal Property | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Resident Notification (PDF) | PDF - Print | Notify | Public Works Department |
| Return of Business Tangible Personal Property for Local Taxation (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Business Tax | Commissioner of the Revenue |
| Rezoning Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Right of Way Permit Application Contact permits engineer in Development and Permits Department | N/A | 757-382-6101 | Development and Permits Department |
| Right-of-Way Monument Letter (PDF) Print on consultant's letterhead | PDF - Print | Letter | Development and Permits Department |
| Runoff Control Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Public Utilities Department |
| Sewage and Water Service Forms, VA Department of Health (for septic and private wells) | PDFs - Virginia Department of Health | Division of Sewage and Water Services | N/A |
| Sewer Facility Operation and Maintenance Agreement (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Agreement | Public Utilities Department |
| Shed Permit Application (Less Than 256 Square Feet) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Sign Permit Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable Online (eBUILD) | Permit Application | Development and Permits Department |
| Site Plan Construction Statement of Completion (PDF) | PDF - Print | Statement | Public Utilities Department |
| Smart Tag and City Discount Program Application Chesapeake Expressway | Instructions | Apply On and Offline | Public Works Department |
| Solicitor Application – Door to Door (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Police Department |
| Special Exception Application | PDFs - Print | Application | Planning Department |
| Special Inspection, Hampton Roads Area Statement of (PDF) Instructions | PDF - Print | Statement | Development and Permits Department |
| Statement of Responsibility for Subdivision Inspection Fees (PDF) | PDF - Print | Fees | Development and Permits Department |
| Statement of Responsibility – Project Fees (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Fees | Public Utilities Department |
| Street Closure Petition | Online (eBUILD) | Petition | Planning Department |
| Street Light Installation Cost Agreement (PDF) Print on your letterhead with address | PDF - Print | Agreement | Development and Permits Department |
| Subdivision (Performance) Agreement (2-party) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Development and Permits Department |
| Subdivision (Performance) Agreement (3-party) (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Development and Permits Department |
| Subdivision Agreement Notarization Forms (PDF) | PDF - Print | Notary | Planning Department |
| Subdivision Variance Application | Online (eBUILD) | Application | Planning Department |
| Temporary Water Meter Agreement (PDF) | PDF - Print | Agreement | Public Utilities Department |
| Use Permit Excavation Borrow Pit Application (PDF) Instructions (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Planning Department |
| Use Permit Solid Waste Application (PDF) Instructions (PDF) | PDF - Print | Permit Application | Planning Department |
| Utility Field Change Request (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Request | Public Utilities Department |
| Vacation of Interior Lot Lines Instructions Only (PDF) | Instructions | Instructions Only | Planning Department |
| Vendor Registration Application (PDF) | PDF - Fillable | Application | Purchasing Division |
| Volunteer Application, City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake Employment Site | Online Account | Apply Online | Human Resources Department |
| Voter Registration Application, Virginia | Online - Virginia Department of Social Services | Application | Voter Registrar's Office |
| W.I.C. - Women, Infants and Children | Online - Virginia Department of Social Services | Apply Online | Human Services |
| Water and Sewer Home Service Application | Online | Apply Online | Public Utilities Department |
| Zoning (see Rezoning Application) | N/A | Application | Planning Department |