How do I get permits for a residential project?

Steps

1. 1

   Confirm jurisdiction and path

   City vs county, overlays, HOA, and whether your project triggers design review.

2. 2

   Assemble a coordinated set

   Architectural, structural, energy, and site plans that reference the same dimensions and code edition.

3. 3

   Pre-application when offered

   Some jurisdictions answer questions faster in a scheduled meeting than through repeated failed submissions.

4. 4

   Submit and track

   Use official portals; respond to comments in batches when possible to avoid ping-pong.

5. 5

   Address conditions

   Inspections and special inspections may be listed as approval conditions - schedule them into the build plan.