Alexandria's Permitting & Land Use System
APEX is the City’s permitting and land use application system. APEX allows customers to easily apply for and obtain permits and approvals electronically. Visit Permits & Land Use Applications for detailed information and instructions. If you need assistance or have issues with the APEX system, please contact APEX Help Line at 703.746.4200.
Required documents, checklists or other pertinent information for submitting applications to Planning and Zoning
Schedules, Fees and Deadlines
- Fee Schedule – Effective January 2022
- Fee Schedule - Effective July 2025
- 2025-2026 Planning Commission Hearing Schedule and Filing Deadlines – Non-Development Cases
- 2025-2026 Planning Commission Hearing Schedule and Filing Deadlines – Development Cases
- 2025 Board of Architectural Review Hearing Schedule & Filing Deadlines (Old Historic Alexandria District; Parker-Gray District)
- 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Schedule & Filing Deadlines
Additional Forms
- Affidavit – Statement of Zoning Violation
- Notice Requirements and Documents:
- Notice Requirements (Planning Commission and City Council)
- Notice Requirements (Planning Commission Only)
- Certification of Notice - Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals
- Notice Form Letter - Planning Commission and City Council
- Notice Form Letter - Planning Commission Only
- Notice Form Letter - Board of Zoning Appeals
- Ownership and Disclosure Statement
Interested in speaking at a Planning Commission Public Hearing?
Questions?
Contact the Boards and Commissions Unit in the Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.4666.