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Instructions
STEP 1
Register
ContractorsContractor's & Tradesmen Licenses will be approved after initial registration. This will take 4-5 days. After that, validation will take place when you login each time.
Homeowners
Homeowners may begin the application process immediately after creating an account.
STEP 2
Apply for Permit
Plumbing PermitElectrical Permit
- Temporary Pole
- New Service
- Upgrade
- Additions & Repairs
- Upgrade/Additions & Repairs
Mechanical Permit
- Indoor
STEP 3
Make Payment
All applications in a single session will be combined into one transaction.
STEP 4
Print Permit
After you receive your payment confirmation number, you can then print your permit.
This is your official City of Chesapeake permit.
You will be able to view at a later time.
ez-Permits
What type of permits does the City offer ONLINE?
Permits that DO NOT require plan review -- or require a minimum plan review -- are offered through the City of Chesapeake's ezPermits system.
- Electrical Permit
- Electrical Temporary Pole
- Electrical New Services
- Electrical Service Change Only
- Electrical Service Change and Additions/Repairs
- Electrical Additions/Repairs
- Gas Permit
- Indoor Mechanical Equipment Permit (NO OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT)
- Plumbing Permit
The City currently accepts only American Express,
Discover, and MasterCard credit cards.
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.
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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:
The approval process will take a maximum of 4-5 business days for the initial registration. |
- 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.
- 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. |
Currently, the following permit types are available through the online ezPermits application:
- Electrical Permit
- Gas Permit
- Indoor Mechanical Equipment Only (No Outdoor Equipment On-line Permit) must provide vent certification via email or fax
- Plumbing Permit
For other electronic formats, see "Forms & Permits".
NOTE: Contractor will only have access to those permits for which they are licensed. (For example: Master Electrician will have access to the electrical permit only)
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.
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.
After the confirmation number has been populated, the permit will be available for viewing and printing in a printer-friendly format.
What should I do if I need to update a permit?
Once the online permit has been initiated, permits cannot be updated by the permit holder.
To update your permit or update your contractor information, you may do one of the following:- Visit the Department of Development and Permits to update your permit and remit the appropriate fee in person, or
- Call a permit specialist in the Department of Development and Permits at 757-382-6018. You may give him or her details of permit update. The permit specialist will inform you the cost of any additional permit fees. You can mail in the check and permit application or contact office for use of credit card authorization form.
NOTE: Please mark “Add-on” or “Update” on the permit application and send to:City of Chesapeake
Department of Development and Permits
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328Department of Development & Permits
Permits Division
306 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23328
Contact Us
Phone: 757-382-6018 · 757-382-6890 · 757-382-8424
Fax: 757-382-8448
Email: ezpermits@cityofchesapeake.net
OfficialPayments.com - Online Payment Inquiries
E-mail: officialPayments.com
Customer Service Department directly at customerservice@officialpayments.com.
OfficialPayments.com - Contact information
Pay By Phone – Toll-Free 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829)
(Automated Telephone Service – 24/7)
Help & Support
- For questions pertaining to registration & login, contractor's license status, permit information, please contact Department of Development and Permits at 757-382-6018 or 382-8424.
For other questions, contact webmaster.