When Do You Need a Building Permit?
If your project involves minor cosmetic surgery, you probably will not have to worry about getting a building permit. If you are making changes to your house’s structure, plumbing, or electrical wiring, you will need to get permits from your city or county building department before you begin. The best way to find out whether or not a permit is required is to call your local building department.
You will probably need a permit if you plan to:
Change the footprint of your house
Change the footprint of your house
Change the footprint of your house
Move a load-bearing wall
Change the footprint of your house
Change the footprint of your house
Alter the roofline
Change the footprint of your house
Alter the roofline
You probably won’t need a permit if you plan to:
Install new floor coverings
Replace doors or windows without altering the structure
Replace doors or windows without altering the structure
Replace doors or windows without altering the structure
Replace doors or windows without altering the structure
Replace doors or windows without altering the structure
Change a countertop
Change a countertop
Change a countertop
Replace a faucet
Change a countertop
Change a countertop