Resources
City Clerk’s Office – 703-257-8280
- Applications for citizen boards, committees, commissions
- Public liaison between citizens & the Mayor and City Council
- Courtesy security inspections for businesses
- Noise complaints and suspicious activity near your business
- Forgotten credit cards or identification
- Animal Control – 703-257-8009
- New & renewing business licenses - 703-257-8214
- Business tax information - 703-257-8229
- Real estate assessments - 703-257-8263
- Zoning, building & trade permits
- Code enforcement
- New construction and site plan applications, plan review, permitting & inspections
- Expedited commercial plan review
- Certificate of occupancy and use
- Physical changes to interior & exterior of business structures
- Address assignments and changes
- New and existing business assistance & incentives
- Property location assistance
- Business expansion assistance
- Workforce development
- Business loans, grants & Industrial Development Bonds
- Virginia Fire Prevention Code assistance
- Fire safety & emergency planning education
- Fire prevention code permits for hazardous operations
- Advises City Council and City staff
- Rezoning & proffer amendments
- Special use permits & condition amendments
- Zoning verifications, interpretations & variances
- Architectural review board applications
- Private outdoor event permits (e.g., grand openings)
- After-hour emergencies – 703-257-8353
- Business recycling – 703-257-8252
- Stormwater concerns – 703-257-8228
- Street/sidewalk repairs & snow removal – 703-257-8379
- Traffic signs & signal concerns – 703-257-8365
- Vendor registration, current bidding & contract solicitations
- Parking and alarm permits
- Water, electricity, sewer service or concerns – 703-257-8245
- 24-hour hotline for power outages or utility problems – 703-257-8353
Prince William Circuit Court - 703-792-6015
Prince William Health District
- Lodging inspections & permits – 703-792-6310 x1
- Food service facility plan review, inspections & permits – 703-792-6310 x1
- Massage establishment inspections & permits – 703-792-6310 x2
Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control – 703-313-4432
- ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) questions & licensing
Virginia Dept. of Occupational and Professional Regulation
- State occupational license information – 804-367-8500
- Class A, B, C contractors licenses & permits – 804-367-8511
Virginia Dept. of Taxation – 804-367-8037
- Business registration, tax information & tax forms
Virginia Employment Commission – 703-897-0407
- Recruitment & worker referrals
- Employer quarterly payroll and tax reporting
- Unemployment insurance compensation & tax reports
Virginia SBDC Lead Center - 703-277-7747
- Free small business assistance, resources & trainings
Virginia State Corporation Commission – 804-371-9733
- Business incorporations
Community Resources & Business Assistance
Flory Small Business Center – 703-335-2500
- Free consulting services to start ups & existing businesses
- Conferences, training workshops & business library
Greater Washington DC SCORE – 202-619-1000
- Free mentoring & on-site business assessment visits
- Training workshops & networking events
Historic Manassas Inc. – 703-361-6599
- Ribbon cutting for new downtown businesses
- Sponsorship & participation in downtown events
- Leadership volunteer opportunities for strengthening downtown
Old Town Business Association
- Guide to Shops, Services & Parking booklet
- Monthly networking for downtown businesses
Prince William Chamber of Commerce – 703-368-6600
- Workshops, networking & business leadership opportunities