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This is really cool of Maui County, especially for those who've lost their homes due to a fire. The process of rebuilding is not an easy one, that's for sure. And I'm glad they are doing their part to make the process easy and more streamlined. This will help many people who've become homeless...

Appreciate the responses @Winny & @mattsharon. I believe these would be great answers to the redditor. This is an awesome detailed post, very informative and easy to understand. And when in doubt, it's always good to reach out to your local building department. As for the specific area this...

Oh wow I really don't know. I live in Wisconsin, and I know they do have some online portals, like the DSPS Online Building Permit System or the DSPS Self Service. But that's all I know of.

Exactly. It's all about being responsive and apologetic when it's taking a little longer than expected. We're all human after all and with an update or two it goes a long way I think.

I found an interesting question on Reddit recently, under the r/Contractor subreddit. You guys were the first I thought of, so I'd love to hear you answers on this. A redditor is looking for advice on the building permit application process. He isn't sure about how to identify who the...

I'm not really into this. I feel like it will give easier access to people who want to hack or scam. But I get the want for it. I just can't see myself pulling out my phone to show my id when I could just pull out my wallet and my card. Just doesn't seem too practical to me. But idk, what...

I think people just want to be updated in due time. They don't like to be stuck waiting without a response as to why they wait is so long. And I agree with others that say to listen and apologize that it's taken so long. Sometimes it's not within your power to move things faster, and I think...

If you happen to live in the Bay Area and have an unpermitted ADU on your property, the city may be coming down on you soon. It's being said that some researches used satellite imagery to find out there was over 1,300 ADU's produced between 2016-2020. They found that 1,000 of those were...

I think in some regards you may be right. Especially if they end up overcharging for permits. I can see some permitting offices requiring more than they should for certain permits. I get that permits cost money depending on what is being done, but it should be at least affordable. I think some...

Which is why I don't tend to listen to what a realtor says when it comes to construction work. They are only there to sell people on the house and get it sold, nothing more. All homeowners should always reach out to the local building department and permitting office for instructions. Obtain...

Huh, I didn't know that. I always assumed that permits do eventually expire, maybe not fast, but in a few years. It sounds like as long as you take care to replace the filter, a permit won't be needed for, well, forever, right?

I believe 811 is more focused on preventing damage to underground utilities, and to ensure safety overall. I don't think they enforce building permits, so there shouldn't be any worry there. Calling 811, will result in them marking any locations that have underground utilities, as a way to...

If you're living in Vermont and are looking to do some hunting, you can take part in a moose hunt. All you need to do is apply for a permit. There will be some hoops you need to jump through first. There will be a total of 80 permits issued for either-sex moose hunting and 100 permits for...

Exactly! The whole permitting process should be an easy one. I've known people who have decided not to obtain a permit because the permitting office took way too long to respond or outright never did. Which is why it's imperative that changes are made to make the permitting process better and...

Exactly. Bees are very important, and I think more people should take up beekeeping, especially since there is that worry that the bees are going extent. And I think this is a big step into ensuring more people take up beekeeping. Plus the honey is a good plus to beekeeping.

Sweet. Here in Wisconsin we're allowed to have beehives, but if they exceed 10 or more colonies, then a permit will be required, but otherwise here you won't need one right out the gate. It's cool to see Boston jumping into the fray to support it too. And I'll admit, the $25 fee for said permit...

I'm hearing it's kind of rough in Bremerton, as it's been reported that they are experiencing significant delays when it comes to their backlog of permits. It's gotten so bad that it looks like it's extending over a year. It's only going to further hinder the development of business and of...

What a bummer, it looks like the 4th of July celebration planned for the 3rd in Alamitos Bay is cancelled due to the organizers not completing their application in time. The reason why, is because the organizers needed to also obtain a coastal permit, as that's become a new requirement in the...

In Wisconsin we have the DSPS Online Building Permit System, but I haven't used the system myself to obtain any permits. Not every permit here can be obtained through this system though.

I think the best goal for all permitting offices is to digitize their process. Of course that's easier said than done, because you have to digitize so much data that it could take years on end to fully achieve that. The problem is, that it's going to be a slow process no matter what changes are...