Permit Pathfinder™
Building a Home

Residential Building Permit

Required to construct, alter, or repair a single-family home or accessory structure. Covers structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.

Local County/City Building Dept. Statewide 4–8 weeks

Standard Operating Procedure

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Submit your application and plans to the local building department along with the base fee.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    The plans examiner reviews your drawings for code compliance and may request revisions.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Once approved, your permit is issued and inspection cards are provided for each required inspection.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Schedule inspections at each required milestone: foundation, framing, rough-in, insulation, and final.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Pass the final inspection to receive your Certificate of Occupancy and close out the permit.

Ready to begin?

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