Portsmouth Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Portsmouth, Virginia. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Portsmouth building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Portsmouth building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.
Portsmouth Planning Department Portsmouth VA 801 Crawford St 23704 757-393-5270
Portsmouth Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Portsmouth, VA including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Portsmouth building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.
Portsmouth County Revenue Commission Portsmouth VA 801 Crawford Street 23704 757-393-8631