Do I Need A Permit?
Permits are required for common renovation projects such as:
- Changing the exterior finish material of a house
- Adding or changing the size of a window or exterior door
- Building or finishing a living/recreation room, bedroom or bathroom
- Repairs due to fire or flood damage
- Structural changes
Permits are NOT required for maintenance or minor cosmetic upgrades such as:
- Replacing flooring, painting, installing kitchen cabinets
- Replacing roof shingles
- Replacing windows of the same size
- Replacing the exterior finish of a house with similar materials (e.g. replacing existing vinyl siding with new vinyl siding.)
If adding separate living quarters inside a home see Secondary Suites
For renovations that add floor area (square footage) to a home see Additions
For solar panels or geothermal systems see Renewable Energy Systems