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1. When is a building permit required?

In general, a building permit is needed for any new building, addition, alteration, or repair to any portion of commercial or residential buildings. Visit the following page for more details: Building Permits

2. What do I do with the permit?

The permit needs to be posted in a conspicuous location onsite. The inspection card needs to be available when the inspector visits the site to sign off inspections as they occur.

3. How do I pay for the permit?

Permits must be paid for with either cash, check, or credit card.  Please be advised that if a credit card is used there will be a convenience fee added. 

4. What types of permits can I get online?

Any type of permit may be applied for online. Only maintenance-type permits may have work started before paying for the permit.

5. Can I do the work and then apply for a permit online?

Work started without a permit is subject to double permit fees. Permits need to be at least applied for before work is started. Emergency work such as water service line breaks, water heaters or furnace / AC work may begin prior to the permit application, but the contractor needs to obtain a permit the next business day.

6. Is there a limit to how many permits I can get online at one time?

There is no limit to the number of permits that can be obtained at one time. We need to receive all pertinent information for each application.

7. When do I call for inspections?

Inspections need to be called for at least 24 hours ahead of the actual inspection. Inspections are done on a first come, first served basis, so if you call in the day of the inspection, you will be scheduled upon availability of the inspectors.

8. When is a Certificate of Occupancy required?

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all permitted projects that involve occupancy of the space. Maintenance-type permits do not require a certificate of occupancy.