Temporary Home Sales Office

To apply for zoning approval, you may apply online via ePortal or in-person.

To apply online, please visit ePortal. When you are logged into your ePortal account, go to "Apply", select "Plans", and select “Zoning Approval – Certificate of Zoning Approval.” Please follow the instructions on screen.

To apply in-person, please bring all necessary documents and check in at the Early Assistance Desk, Development Services Building, 5 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA 22192, to obtain a service ticket for Zoning Counter services. The Zoning Counter is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Tickets for zoning counter services stop at 2:00 pm to ensure all customers are served by close of business.

Please note:

• Pursuant to Section 32-300.07 of the Zoning Ordinance, a temporary home sales office for the sale of new homes within the development shall be permitted until all new homes in the development are sold.
• Temporary sales offices are located within a single-family dwelling.
• A temporary home sales office shall not be permitted in the A1, Agricultural Zoning District unless located in a legally platted subdivision containing ten or more lots.
• Post-zoning approval an occupancy permit application is required. For more information, contact the Building Development Division, find the Building Permit Application and current Building Development Fee Schedule. Other information may be required as determined by the Building Official.
• Temporary modular or mobile sales units shall be permitted only in accordance with the provisions of Section 32-210.12 of the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance and are processed by site plan approval by the Land Development Division. For more information, call (703) 792-6830 or email [email protected].
• This overview is for general information purposes only and may not reflect all aspects of the review process. Site-specific requirements will be discussed at the time of formal review.

• Provide a completed Zoning Application Form.
• Provide the issued building permit for the house that will contain the temporary home sales office.
• Provide a floor plan that includes the office location within the dwelling.
• Other site-specific requirements may apply
  • A building release letter may be requested.
  • Other information or documentation may be requested at the time of application.
• Review the Zoning Fee Schedule for the applicable processing fee and pay by credit card.

• A Special Power of Attorney Affidavit is required if the applicant is not the homeowner or a registered Prince William County contractor.
• If other home improvement projects have been completed on the property without prior zoning approval, review of those improvements may be required before issuance of new zoning approvals.

• To research a property, visit the County Mapper to find the zoning district, environmental impacts, and any overlay districts.
• Learn more about House Location Survey Plats.
• Temporary Home Sales Office: A sales office located within a home in a residential development that is used for the sale of new homes within that development for a limited period during the construction phase until all new homes are sold.