Permit Arlington

Permit Arlington notifications are sent only by the following email address: permitarlington@accela.com. Permit Arlington staff will not solicit payments by phone or from any email address other than permitarlington@accela.com. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious sources. Learn more.

Permit Arlington   

Permit Arlington now available

Permit Arlington permits offer:

  • Online applications;
  • Online plan review and revisions;
  • Online payment;
  • Email notifications; and
  • Permit process tracking through your online account.

Additional permits will move online as system development continues. Until a permit’s transition, it will continue to be processed through current options.

Available anywhere, anytime

The Permit Arlington system is available 24/7. You can apply from your computer or mobile device. Because applications, supporting documents, and payments are collected online, you no longer need to make a trip to the Permit Arlington Center.

We’re here to help

We know that navigating a new process can be challenging and we have a support team in place to assist you.

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Technical support 

Permitting process and other questions

About the Program

Permit Arlington is a County-wide initiative to improve land development, building, and permitting processes that includes a new online permitting system, refreshed website, and centralized space for in-person customer visits. Both physical and virtual spaces aim to achieve a transformative customer experience. View the goals and vision behind Permit Arlington.