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Assessor (Homepage)

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Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Structures Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Structures
Real Property Tax Exemption Information Sheet/Application  
Elderly & Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief Room  
Elderly & Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief Information  
Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Application  
Elderly & Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief Exemption Chart  

Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Structures Instructions
Real Property Tax Exemption Information Sheet/Application Instructions

Commissioner of Revenue (Homepage)

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Admission Tax Registration Form

Admission Tax Registration Form

Food, Beverage & Lodging Registration Form

Food, Beverage & Lodging Registration Form

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Business License Application Checklist

Business License Rate Sheet

Business License Renewal Instruction Sheet

Business Tangible Assessment Guide

Business Tangible Property Form - For Year 2007 Business Tangible Property Form - For Year 2008
Business Tangible Property Form - For Year 2009 Business Tangible Property Form - For Year 2010
Meal Tax Bond Form - Corporate Meal Tax Bond Form - Individual/Partnership
Short Term Rental Certificate of Registration Trustee Rate Sheet

Finance
(Support to Civic Organizations)

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Grants Coordinator's Office (Homepage)

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Criminal Justice Grant Summary Form

Criminal Justice Grant Summary Form

eCivs Nonprofit Application eCivs Nonprofit Application
Expenditure and Payment Invoice Grant Agreement
Grantee Progress Report

Museums

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Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission Guide to Funding
Support to Cultural Arts Organizations Expenditure Invoice
City of Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission Final Report
Cultural Arts Agreement
Grant Application FY 2013
Financial Statement FY 2013 (Excel file)

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services (Homepage)

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Special Event Guidelines
Special Event Permit Application
Equipment Rental Request Form
Virginia's Alcohol & Beverage Control Laws & Requirements
Sample Certificate of Insurance
Sample Health Dept. Temporary Food Application
Vendor & Concessionaire Info
Sample Permission and Hold Harmless Agreement
Helpful Hint Checklist
Miscellaneous
City Park Map
Downtown Map
North Landing-Portside Map

Permits & Inspections (instructions)

Building A Deck To The Code (PDF)
Building Code Design Criteria (PDF)
Building Code Guidelines for Home Pools (PDF)
Building Permit Application (PDF)
Converting a Duplex or Multifamily Residence to a Single-Family Residence (PDF)
Electrical Bonding and Grounding (PDF)
Electrical Required Grounding and Bonding Systems (PDF)
Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
Permit Requirements and Guidelines (PDF)
PORTSMOUTH BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS APPLICATION (PDF)
PORTSMOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST (PDF)
Plumbing & Sewer Application (PDF)
POOL FENCE AFFIDAVIT (PDF)
REQUEST FOR CODE MODIFICATION (PDF)
Special Inspection Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)
Supplemental Application for Residential Roofing/Siding Permit (PDF)
Third Party Inspections Policy (PDF)
Winter Heating Fire Safety Tips For The Home (PDF)

Planning

Administrative Adjustment or Alternative Form of Compliance Request (PDF)
Appeals Application Form (PDF)
Interpretation Request Form (PDF)
Master Development Application Form (PDF)
Planning Department Fee Schedule (PDF)
Pre-application Conference Request Form (PDF)
Type I Development Plan Application Form (PDF)
Type II Development Plan Application Form (PDF)
Variance Permit Application Form (PDF)
Zoning Compliance Permit Application Form (PDF)
Zoning Verification Request Form (PDF)
Zoning Clearance Application (PDF)
Zoning Text Amendment Application Form (PDF)
 
Environmental
Chesapeake Bay Exception Application (PDF)
Wetlands Application (Joint Permit Application)
 
Historic
Certificate of Appropriateness Application Form (PDF)
Certificate of Compliance (D2 District) Application Form (PDF)
 
Land Use and Development
Major Subdivision Application Form (PDF)
Minor Subdivision Application Form (PDF)
Street Closure (PDF)
Street Name Change (PDF)
Subdivision Exception Application Form (PDF)
Temporary Use Permit Application Form (PDF)
Use Permit Application Form (PDF)
Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application Form (PDF)
 
Special Permits
Outdoor Dining (PDF)
Parade (PDF)
Sidewalk/Street Vendor (PDF)
Street Closure/Block Party (PDF)
Zoning Compliance Permit (Signs) Application Form (PDF)

Traffic Engineering

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Oversize & Overweight Hauling Permit Application


Water Department (Homepage)

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Owner Utility Contract

Owner Utility Contract

Tenant Utility Contract

Tenant Utility Contract
Electronic Payment Authorization Agreement Form  
Annual Fishing Permit Application  
Fishing Regulations  

 
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