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Years ago, I had to submit a request for a building exemption. I wasn't the only applicant that day; and, I was surprised at how heated the discussion got during the planning meeting for a couple of other residents. It looked like their whole neighborhood turned out to oppose their projects...

This is a clever idea that I can get behind. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released an interactive map that allows the public to see which permits are in play within the state. The map spells out who obtained the permit, what it's for, and which environmental projects will...

I've been reading on here about homeowners who have been fined for selling their home without obtaining the proper permits for its construction in the first place. It must be incredibly frustrating to deal with those issues. So, I'm now wondering whether a workaround could be selling the home...

When the contractor quits before the project is finished, does the building permit still remain active, or does the homeowner have to apply for another permit? My gazebo project has turned into a nightmare. I can't blame the contractor for taking a more lucrative job, but it sure has put us in...

Do you believe I'd need a permit to dam up the stream that runs through my property? I'm not sure where the stream originates; I also don't know where it ends exactly. I'd like to use it to irrigate my garden, but the stream bed gets pretty dry during July and August when we receive less rain...

If you're from the US, and you're planning to visit a European country in 2025, then you should learn more about the European Travel Information and Authorization System. It's a special travel document that covers most of Europe and is set to take effect in May of next year. Traveling can be...

I know that I would need a permit to add a deck to my house. However, I'm not sure if I'd need one if the deck was meant to be temporary. In our case, it's only going to be used for a wedding ceremony, before it will be taken apart and relocated. The structure will run alongside our home, and...

Those who hope to come to the United States for work or travel can now track their permit status online. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a handy tool called myProgress. The tool allows applicants to receive regular status updates, including an estimation of how much longer...

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?

The Western United States is known for its droughts, however, this hasn't stopped Oregon residents for installing wells, whether a permit has been granted or not. Unfortunately, the permitting laws haven't been updated in decades, plus it's difficult to enforce the current rules due to...