Building Permits

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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]