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  • Adult Mental Health Recovery Services (opens in a new tab)

    Services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness are based on evidence that major mental illness are brain diseases, which result in chronic illness. Symptoms are often life long, causing impairment in the persons' thought process and their ability to function in expected daily life activities, including employment, independent living and interpersonal relationships. Eligibility require- ments include a diagnosis of serious mental illness accompanied by poor social and occupational functioning and a history of or expectation of persistence of the illness over time. With appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and support, individuals can live successful lives in the community.
  • Alarm Security System Registration – Commercial

    Henrico County's Alarm Ordinance requires registration of security alarm systems for businesses and residences.
  • Amusement Device

    Application for an amusement device permit.
  • Application for Blasting Permit

    Application for blasting and requirements.
  • Application for Fireworks Permit

    Application for Fireworks permit in Henrico County
  • Application for Fumigation Permit

    Application for fumigation and requirements.
  • Apply for a Job

    Apply for employment at Henrico County.
  • Apply for a Park Event Permit

    A permit is required to hold outdoor events on Henrico County park property. Events may be held during regular park hours; parks are open daily from dawn to dusk year-round.
  • Apply for Permit to Work in Right-of-Way (ROW)

  • Apply to be a Foster Parent

    Foster Care is a service provided to families that are experiencing a major crisis or difficulty in parenting such as abuse, neglect, substance abuse, mental health issues, stress, and/or lack of family support.
  • Become A Deputy

    Basics of a Sheriff's Deputy job duties and applicant requirements.
  • Become a Student Election Page

    Become a Student Election Page
  • Become an Election Official in Henrico County (opens in a new tab)

    To help ensure the integrity of the Election Process on Election day , we need Election Officials in Polling Locations. Please consider applying today!
  • Become an Intern

    Henrico County's Internship Program offers students learning and professional experience in a variety of areas.
  • Building Permit – Commercial

    Applications and forms needed for a commercial building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals (new buildings, alterations/additions, moving, demolition, tenant upfits, tents and trailers).
  • Building Permit – Residential

    Applications and forms needed for a residential building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals (new houses, renovations/additions, moving, demolition, decks, porches, sheds, garages & swimming pools).
  • Bulky Waste Collections

    Bulky Waste Curbside Collection Services are available to any Henrico County resident through TurboHaul, Inc.
  • Business License

    Application for Business License
  • Change of Use & C/O Reissue

    Application for a change of use or certificate of occupancy (C/O) reissuance.
  • Citizens and Senior Citizens Police Academy

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the person behind the badge? Enroll in one of our Citizens Police Academies to find out!
  • Civil Celebrants

    A civil celebrant is a person authorized by the Circuit Court to perform and officiate a legal marriage ceremony.
  • Civilians Fire Academy

    Information and registration form access are located on this page. There are also photos of past academies and description of the academy.
  • Clean Business Award Nomination Form

  • Community Development Associates Program

    Learn more and apply to be a Community Development Associate.
  • Concealed Handgun Permits

    Concealed Handgun Permits are regulated by the Commonwealth of Virginia and issued by the Circuit Court Clerk.
  • Demolition Permit

    Application for a Demolition Permit.
  • Developmental Services (opens in a new tab)

    Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services is committed to delivering high quality services. Programs are licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Professional staff includes case managers, intellectual disability specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and prevention specialists. Extensive supervision and consultation is provided to all staff and professional development is required. Ongoing evaluation of programs is conducted to assure high quality services.
  • Dog License

    A dog license is required for dogs four months of age or older unless the dog is used as a service dog. Licenses must be obtained no later than 30 days after a dog turns four months old or within 30 days of the expiration date on the license receipt. Kennel licenses are due on January 1st and no later than January 31st of each year and are paid annually.
  • Electrical Permit

    Application for an electrical permit (commercial and residential) including residential solar panel permit and inspection requirements.
  • Elevator Permit

    Application for an elevator permit (commercial and residential).
  • Employment with Health Department (opens in a new tab)

  • Fingerprints

    Get fingerprinted for employment or any other need dictated by law, except for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) purposes.
  • Fire Protection System Permit

    Application for a fire protection system permit. This permit includes fire sprinkler systems and alternative fire suppression systems, fire pumps, commercial fire alarm or detection systems, kitchen hood systems, underground fire lines and other fire protection equipment or devices for commercial and residential uses.
  • Food Vendor Application: Rec & Parks Special Events

    This is an application to sell concessions at events hosted by Henrico Recreation and Parks.
  • Foodservice Permit Application

    Before opening a new or extensively remodeled foodservice facility or transferring ownership, the foodservice operator must obtain a foodservice permit from the Henrico County Health Department.
  • Henrico Park Application for Food Trucks

    Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks is offering a new service for park visitors. Mobile food vendors now have an opportunity to provide food services to customers in selected parks. Authorized mobile food vendors will contribute to the park environment by offering specialty food items, affordable menu selections and premium customer service.
  • Henrico Police Apartment Coalition (HPAC)

    The Police Division invites all multi-family housing community managers and owners to join HPAC.
  • Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL)

    Support, join, or volunteer for this program that serves Henrico County youths in grades K-12.
  • Land Lover Award Nomination Form

  • Land Use Program

    Title 58.1-3230 through 3244 of the Code of Virginia provides for the assessment of land based on use value rather than market value. Use value is the assessment of the land for a specific purpose and is generally lower than market value. This is a local option statute adopted by Henrico County in 1976. The requirements for qualification and use values are established by the State Land Evaluation Advisory Council.
  • Landlord Authorization Form

    This form is to be filled out by landlords who rent to a person that is applying for water/sewer service.
  • Landowner and Agricultural Producer Services

    The District provides assistance for agricultural practices that protect and improve water quality of Virginia's streams and rivers.
  • Library Card Applicaton (opens in a new tab)

    Library cards are good at all of the Henrico Library branches including the Mobile Library Services.
  • Lodging Permit Application

    Before opening a new or extensively remodeled lodging facility (hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Campground, Summer Camp) or transferring ownership, the lodging operator must obtain a lodging permit from the Henrico County Health Department.
  • Long Term and Personal Care Assessment Services

    If you or someone in your family needs nursing facility care or personal care in the home and cannot afford the cost, you may be eligible to have this service covered by Medicaid. You can apply for Medicaid online or at your local Department of Social Services.
  • Marriage Licenses

    Information on how to obtain a marriage license in Virginia.
  • Mechanical Permit

    Application for a mechanical permit (includes commercial and residential for mechanical and elevator).
  • Medicaid

    A jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people. It covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments.
  • Mobile Food Unit Permit Application

    A Health Permit is required for Class II, III, and IV Mobile Food Units before they can be licensed to operate.
  • Modification Request

    Request for modification of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).