• Department of Development Services
    The Department of Development Services (DDS) provides service to the County’s development customers through a partnership approach in order to streamline the development process.
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The Department of Development Services (DDS) is the lead development agency for the County. DDS works closely with many affiliated agencies, including Planning, the Fire Marshal, Public Works, Transportation and Information Technology, to assist customers with development projects. Our goal is to help customers complete their projects in a timely manner in compliance with County and state requirements.

 

 

About Development Services
  • Home Improvement Projects: find your home improvement project on Building Development's pages and learn more about the requirements.
  • Visit Building Development for new commercial construction and information on opening a business in an existing building.
  • Learn about Subdivision Plan Review and Bonds and Permits from Land Development.

 

Early Assistance Desk

​Visit the Early Assistance Desk in the Development Services Building (directions). A Development Technician will ask questions about your project to customize the services you receive. Customers experienced with the process may use the Self Service Kiosk. 

 

Streamlined Processes for Commercial Developers

​The Department of Development Services has implemented a Commercial Project Management Model. Each commercial development plan is assigned a Project Manager who guides the project through the various approvals, permits and inspections.

 

Customer Focus

 
Contact Us

5 County Complex Court
Suite 120
Prince William, VA 22192
Phone: 703-792-6930
Fax: 703-792-5285
Email: DDS@pwcgov.org​
Customer Service Counters

Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Some Counter Hours Vary)
 

 News & Announcements

 
​New Building Code
Permit applications & building plans submitted after Feb. 29, 2012 must follow the 2009 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. 
www.pwcgov.org/VUSBC
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New Landscaping Standards
New Landscaping standards for new development projects became effective Jan. 1, 2012.
www.pwcgov.org/DCSM 
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The Alliance Newsletter
The November 2011 edition of The Alliance Newsletter is now available. 
www.pwcgov.org/TheAlliance
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