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Hampton, Virginia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.7

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

41 days

5-6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$12,875

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$9,400

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,450

residential

Plan Review Fee

$1,025

per application

Delay Risk

29%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan review
✓ Historic district review (Phoebus)
✓ Zoning compliance review
✓ Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area compliance
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Military installation compatibility
✓ Fire Marshal review
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Utility connection permits

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

City of Hampton Department of Community Development. Peninsula city adjacent to Langley Air Force Base. Waterfront location with Chesapeake Bay compliance. Mix of redevelopment and infill. Phoebus historic district adds review requirements. Military presence significant factor in planning.

Recent Changes

November 2025: Updated Hampton Community Plan 2040. December 2025: Revised Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area regulations. October 2025: New stormwater management requirements. January 2026: Updated downtown overlay district zoning. Sea level rise planning integrated into site reviews.

Rezone Probability

63%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(757) 727-6392

Official Website

https://www.hampton.gov/210/Planning-Community-Development

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