Fairfax County Build Permits New additions to existing homes require build permits in Fairfax County and this includes residential decks and porches.
A building permit for a home will typically take a few weeks for the County to process. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) or Health Department approvals are also usually needed. Due to the growth in the region, Health Department permits can take 60 days or more.
Compliance with a notice of violation notwithstanding, the building official may request legal proceedings be instituted for prosecution when a person, firm or corporation is served with three or more notices of violation within one calendar year for failure to obtain a required construction permit prior to ...