Permits and Licensing service is designed to centralize all of City of Fairfax's permits and licensing information in one location, with links for different classifications of customers: residential, business, utility companies, construction and remodeling. Please use the link below to navigate through the information.

Business Permits & Licensing

• Commercial Use & Occupancy Permits
• Residential Accessory Use Permits (includes home-business, keeping bees or chickens, accessory dwelling units)
• Zoning Permits
• Business Professional and Occupational License
• Business Return for Tangible Personal Property, Machinery & Tools
• Construction & Remodeling Permits
• Fire Prevention Code Permits
• Security Alarm Permits
• Sign Permits
• Hauling Permits
• Canvassing, Peddling or Soliciting Permits

Private Utility Company Requirements

• Franchises & Licenses 
• Right-of-Way / Easement Permits 

Construction & Remodeling

• Construction & Remodeling Permits
• Building Permits
• Tree Removal Permit
• Zoning Permits for Construction

Residential Permits

• Accessory Use Permits (includes all of the following)
  • Minor Home Occupations (home-based business)
  • Keeping Bees or Chickens (personal use)
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (two separate residences in one home)
• Animal License
• Parking Permit
• Tree Removal Permit

Summary of Zoning Permits

To apply for the following zoning permits, please visit our Permit Portal.

• Zoning Permits for Construction
• Commercial (Land Disturbing)
• Commercial (Non-Land Disturbing)
• Commercial Use and Occupancy
• Residential Accessory Use
  • Minor Home Occupation (home-based business)
  • Keeping Bees (personal use)
  • Keeping Chickens (personal use)
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (two separate residences in one home)
• Tree Removal Permit

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