Building Permits

About

If you are building or armchair building, you can get an owner-builder permit. [1]

Owner-builder [2] vs licensed contractor. [3]. Some states require a contractor license, others don't. [4]

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. [5]
• Utility release - after final inspection, when you are allowed to connect utilities.

Time

• Same day to 12 weeks - [6]
• Ex. 4 weeks to approve plans - [7]
• Inspection record card shows all the inspections required - [8]