Development Services

We are pleased to announce that starting on April 29th, a new commercial construction inspection order will be in effect. The change to the order of ...

The Department of Development Services, along with twenty participating County agencies, will be “hiring” at the Prince William County Career Expo on ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services is celebrating its Small Business Project Management Program, a Board of County Supervisors ...

The offices within the Department of Development Services and counters (Zoning, Land Development, Small Business, Building Plan Intake, ...

To encourage more ‘clean energy’, Prince William County is making available to the public a complete new set of standardized plans that can be used ...

Prince William County Land Development Services are now available on ePortal, which provides a suite of online products and a seamless, fully ...

The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, Land Development Division and Zoning Branch Customer Service Counters ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has proclaimed May as Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign ...

We all have a role in making sure the places where we live, work and play are safe. Complying with building safety codes and the officials who ...

The offices within the Department of Development Services and counters (Zoning, Land Development, Small Business, Building Plan Intake and ...

Building safety codes are one of the most efficient ways to safeguard communities against disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and ...

An outdoor living space is a bonus for all homeowners and their home's value. However, knowing where to start and how to begin an outdoor home ...

The resilience of buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians – building safety and fire prevention ...

Each year, the International Code Council (ICC) designates May as Building Safety Month, when federal, state and local government officials across ...

In observance of Building Safety Month in May, join Prince William County’s free “Building Safety Starts With You!” Community Outreach Events that ...

In January, the Commercial Development Committee convened to prioritize 2023 goals, elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair, and receive updates on ...

The Department of Development Services is celebrating its 1,500 customers that have ‘Opened for Business’ with the Small Business Project Management ...

When it comes to owning a home, you want to ensure it is safe, secure, and well-maintained to provide you with the optimal living space for you and ...

“TOGETHER, WE CAN DO IT” continues to be the most appropriate tagline for the Prince William County Commercial Development Committee. It represents ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services today announced a new Residential Solar Energy Systems Installations Training video and ...

The Prince William County Department of Development Services has selected Mandi Spina as its new Deputy Director. Ms. Spina has nearly 10 years of ...

Prince William County introduces new customized online training seminars for Solar Energy industry members, contractors, and designers. The free ...

The Department of Development Services’ Building Construction Services Plan Intake and Permit counters open at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 27, ...

The offices within the Department of Development Services and counters (Zoning, Land Development, Small Business, Building Plan Intake and Building ...

On May 23rd, students from Garfield High School and the PWCS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program participated in a Career Day, hosted by ...

When it comes to managing more than 10,000 new construction and renovation projects each year, the sheer volume can be excessive. Not to mention, ...

The Board of County Supervisors today proclaimed May 2022 as Building Safety Month in Prince William County, joining the International Code Council’s ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services today announced it ranked sixth in a nationwide Development Approvals Index study. The ...

May 2022 represents Building Safety Month, which focuses on Safety for All: Codes in Action this year. To kick-off week two’s theme: “Exploring ...

Prince William County joins the International Code Council for the 42nd Annual Building Safety Month in May. This year’s theme is Safety for All: ...

May is Building Safety Month. Look for important messages, safety tips and special features from the County throughout May, as we raise awareness ...

In January, an impressive 46 small business owners received authorization to open their doors in Prince William County, marking the highest volume of ...

  The Prince William County Department of Development Services’ Small Business Program today announced results for the fourth quarter and ...

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – The Prince William County Department of Development Services’ Offices, Zoning Branch and Customer Service Counters ...

Twenty-eight businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ from the Department of Development ...

Twenty-five businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services is celebrating its Small Business Project Management Program, a Board of County Supervisors ...

Prince William County celebrated Planet Direct's expansion in Innovation Park, last week. In attendance were Ann B. Wheeler, Chair, Prince William ...

Thirty-eight businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ from the Department of Development ...

Beginning Tuesday, September 7th, the Department of Development Services Building Development Division will be increasing support to Prince ...

Small business project activity show indications of a return to economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the first half of 2021. ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services today shared with Solar Energy Industry members it is working to develop and apply best ...

Thirty-two businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ from the Department of Development ...

The Department of Development Services Inspections Office today announced that Construction Inspectors will return to conducting in-person field ...

The Department of Development Services (DDS) Building Development Division, Land Development Division and Zoning Branch Customer Service Counters ...

The Department of Development Services today provided new customer service guidance regarding COVID-19 social distancing and capacity restrictions ...

Thirty-six businesses received a ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ or official letter to ‘Open for Business’ from the Department of Development Services’ ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services announced today the launch of its social media presence on Twitter (@PWCDDS), Facebook, and ...

The Prince William County Department of Development Service’s Building Safety Month campaign, “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save,” ...

Buildings across the County provide safety and shelter to people, businesses and animals. From multi-level buildings that form our horizons to the ...

   The Small Business Project Management Program (SBPM) supported ninety-six businesses, that successfully ‘Opened for Business’ in the ...