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Herndon, Virginia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.2

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

46 days

6-7 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$17,350

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$13,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,900

residential

Plan Review Fee

$1,250

per application

Delay Risk

36%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan review
✓ Zoning compliance review
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Tree preservation plan
✓ Fairfax County coordination (utilities/schools)
✓ Fire Marshal review
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Utility connection permits

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Town of Herndon Planning & Community Development. Mature Northern Virginia town near Dulles Airport. Limited greenfield sites - primarily infill. Coordinate with Fairfax County for some services. Historic downtown district adds review requirements. Tech employment base drives housing demand.

Recent Changes

September 2025: Updated downtown redevelopment plan. November 2025: Revised stormwater management ordinance. No major fee increases for 2026. December 2025: New affordable housing policy for residential rezonings.

Rezone Probability

56%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(703) 435-6830

Official Website

https://www.herndon-va.gov/209/Planning-Division

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