Permitting Talk

I reached out to several building departments to ask about permitting requirements for detached pergolas. I was particularly interested in how different codes/offices would approach an issue...

When a resident comes in to apply for a residential interior remodel and all trades are involved; electrical, plumbing and mechanical, and the owner builder, who is the applicant, selects the...

I came across a really interesting question on Reddit, the person who posted to reddit has alleged that their neighbor fully renovated a 1930s house without obtaining a single permit, and he...

We're considering taking the modular home route and having it placed on my father's land. Would we need to get a residential building permit, since it will be a residence?

What is the legality of owning a wolf-dog in Arkansas? Well it's completely legal to own a wolf-dog, or any "Wolf-Dog hybrid", and a permit is not required. But, the owner must make it known that...

Hello everyone! I just want to see what Permit System everyone is using. We use a very old system called Eden but now our city is looking into getting a new system.... FINALLY! Haha but I just...

We usually tell our customers 2-3 weeks for the first review. I've heard that is pretty timely compared to some jurisdictions but i'm curious how it is in other jurisdictions because we *still*...

Has anyone ever dealt with situations where the renovation work requiring permitting is relatively minor compared to what the building department is requiring in terms of plan drawings? I was...

Is anyone here using Cloudpermit for permit management? I'm curious how your team likes it—what's working well, and what could be better? Also, how do you name or organize your projects in the...

What type of software do your municipalities use for tracking building permits through their life cycle? As more and more inspectors use tablets in the field, we need to find something that works...