March 30, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Proposed Fee Adjustments in Appendix Q

Proposed Amendments to Appendix Q of The Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia (County Code) regarding adjusting the fees charged by Land Development Services (LDS) for plan review, permits, and inspection services.

On March 3, 2026, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized public hearings on amendments to Appendix Q of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia before the Planning Commission on April 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and before the Board on April 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. If adopted by the Board, the amendment will become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026

Pursuant to authority granted by inter alia, Code of Virginia §§15.2-2241(A)(9), 15.2-2286(A)(6), 62.1-44.15:27(H)(4), 36-98.3, 36-105(D)(1), 62.1-44.15:28(9), 62.1-44.15:29, 15.2-107, 15.2-2204, the amendment proposes an approximately five percent increase in all fees with certain exceptions. The proposed five percent increase does not apply to elevator permits and inspections, technology surcharge, code academy levy, or zero fee applications–each of which will remain unchanged. The amendment also proposes minor adjustments to the five percent increase for smaller fees where five percent does not round to a penny. The amendment further proposes a 50% increase in fees related to major Water Quality Impact Assessments (WQIA) and exceptions under Article 6 of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 118 of the County Code) which require a public hearing. Additionally, minor editorial changes are being made to Appendix Q (Land Development Fee Schedule).

The Board of Supervisors may make appropriate changes or corrections to the proposals as a result of the hearing. Questions regarding these proposed amendments to Appendix Q (Land Development Fee Schedule) may be directed to Tonya Mills of Land Development Services at 703-324-8772.

Copies of the proposed ordinance amendment and information relating thereto are on file and may be examined online at Public Facilities Manual and County Code Amendments | Land Development Services.