Commercial Permits

Commercial Instructions

Please contact the New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue's Office at (804) 966-9610 to obtain assistance with a business license.

Commercial building permit applications will only be accepted after a site plan has been approved through the Planning Department and a land disturbance permit has been submitted to the Environmental Department.

You will be required to submit:

  • A complete application (incomplete applications will not be accepted)
  • Three sets of building plans (One full set to include Architectural, Structural & MEPs & 2 sets of only the Architectural & Structural)
  • An approved site plan or approval letter
  • A copy of the land disturbance permit

Sub applications require three sets of plans and will not be issued on the spot.
Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
Commercial Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Commercial Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
Commercial Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
Fire Protection Plan Application (PDF)