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/
- General liability starts at $19/month [5]
- Workers comp starts at $14/month- [6]
- Bond - 1%? [7]. $100-250 for general contractors - [8]
Legal
- General Liability may be required [9]
- Bond may be required - [10]
- Workers comp may be requuired [11]
- License of permit bond may be required - [12]
Procedure
- Get plans approved.
- Build. You call up to invite the inspector on site. [13]
- Utility release - after final inspection, when you are allowed to connect utilities.
