The county building department in Chesapeake County administers construction permits and enforces building codes for unincorporated areas and municipalities that contract county services rather than maintaining their own building divisions. There are 2 Building Departments locations in Chesapeake County, Virginia.
Property owners in unincorporated Chesapeake County should verify with the county building department whether their parcel falls under county or municipal jurisdiction before submitting permit applications, as this affects which office handles the review and which codes apply.
List of Chesapeake County, Virginia Building Departments
Chesapeake Planning Department
Chesapeake Zoning
Contractors and property owners in Chesapeake County should keep copies of all issued permits, approved plans, and inspection sign-off cards at the job site for the duration of construction. Final inspection requests must be scheduled in advance, and the certificate of occupancy is issued only after all required inspections pass.