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/
• General liability starts at $19/month [5]
• Workers comp starts at $14/month- [6]

Legal

• General Liability may be required [7]
• Bond may be required - [8]
• Workers comp may be requuired [9]

Procedure

• Get plans approved.
• Build. You call up to invite the inspector on site. [10]
• Utility release - after final inspection, when you are allowed to connect utilities.

Time

• Same day to 12 weeks - [11]
• Ex. 4 weeks to approve plans - [12]
• Inspection record card shows all the inspections required - [13]