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Prince William County, Virginia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.3
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
48 days
6-7 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$16,950
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$12,800
per lot
Permit Fee
$2,900
residential
Plan Review Fee
$1,250
per application
Delay Risk
38%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Prince William County Development Services. Strong residential growth market. Proffer system active but less onerous than Fairfax/Loudoun. Western county (Gainesville/Haymarket) seeing most development. I-95 corridor (Woodbridge/Dale City) mature. Pre-application conferences recommended.
Recent Changes
September 2025: Updated proffers policy following state legislation. December 2025: New comprehensive plan for Gainesville area adopted. January 2026: Revised stormwater management requirements. No significant fee increases for 2026. Transportation impact fees adjusted for Route 234 corridor improvements.
Rezone Probability
58%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(703) 792-7615
Official Website
https://www.pwcva.gov/department/development-services

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