Home project costs in Virginia Beach, VA
City of Virginia Beach Permits and Inspections (Planning and Community Development) · fee schedule 2025
City of Virginia Beach (independent city), not Norfolk/Chesapeake. Residential Building Permit Fees rev. Jul-2025. Alterations $50 + $5 per $1,000. Non-heated new/additions (decks) $50 + $4 per 100 sf. Plan review $100 / counter $25. 2% Virginia state levy on listed permit fees. $10 technology fee on all permits.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Virginia Beach, ~$9,122
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,122
$5,632 – $43,297 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Virginia Beach, ~$7,343
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,343
$4,914 – $21,390 all-in typical range
- Deck in Virginia Beach, ~$13,773
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$13,773
$9,233 – $18,304 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Virginia Beach, ~$29,445
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,445
$14,780 – $49,054 all-in typical range