Building Permits

Cost

Building permit costs range from $100 on the low end to the $3000 range.

http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/architects-and-engineers/get-a-building-permit/

Procedure

• Get plans approved.
• Build. You call up to invite the inspector on site. [1]
• Utility release - after final inspection, when you are allowed to connect utilities.

Time

• Ex. 4 weeks to approve plans - [2]
• Inspection record card shows all the inspections required - [3]