5 Tips for Getting a Building Permit for Your House

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5 Tips for Getting a Building Permit for Your
House
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Tip 1 Research your Town

• If youre moving into a new house and want to get
  it ready to live in as soon as possible, you
  might be wondering what you need to do in order
  to start building right away. Youll want to
  secure a building permit before you start making
  structural changes to your home, whether that
  means starting construction or remodeling the
  inside of your house. Here are five tips for
  getting the building permit you need for your
  house.

The first step in getting your building permit is
to research your towns zoning regulations. Each
city and town has different rules regarding what
you can build on a piece of land and how you can
go about building it. So, before you even start
drawing up plans, make sure you have all of your
local permits sorted out! Also, if you dont know
much about construction, it might be a good idea
to hire an architect or engineer to help guide
you through these early stages. They will be able
to tell you exactly what kind of foundation or
roofing materials are allowed by law and which
ones arentknowledge that could save you time
and money down the road.
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Tip 2 Create an Elevation

• A building permit typically requires you to have
  an elevation drawn up. An elevation shows what
  your house will look like from different angles
  (front, side, back), so that anyone can see what
  its going to look like before construction
  begins. This helps ensure that your new home is
  built according to code and approved by city
  officials. The cost of creating an elevation
  varies based on where you live. You may also need
  multiple elevations depending on how many sides
  of your home are visible from public areas or
  neighboring properties.

Tip 3 Work with your Contractor
If youre hiring a contractor to build your
house, make sure you work with them from start to
finish. They should be able to help you organize
everything in a way that will make getting your
building permit simple and smooth.
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Tip 4 Gather the Documents Needed

• While there may be some paperwork involved, by
  keeping an open line of communication with your
  contractor, it will allow them to coordinate
  these details effectively. This is especially
  important if you plan on doing any work yourself.
  In most cases, contractors are responsible for
  obtaining all permits necessary to complete
  construction on your home however, if you plan
  on doing any remodeling or renovation projects on
  your own (i.e., not using a contractor), then
  youll need to apply for your own permits through
  local government offices. Make sure you
  understand how much time and money is required to
  obtain each permit before beginning your project.
  Its also important to note that many
  municipalities require a homeowner to maintain
  liability insurance throughout the duration of
  their project.

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• To get building permits in most states, you will
  need to collect several documents. For example,
  you will likely have to provide your local zoning
  department with blueprints of your house and
  other documentation that shows how you intend to
  comply with city codes.

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• In some areas, you may also be required to submit
  architectural drawings of your home, such as
  floor plans or elevations. If you are doing major
  renovations or constructing on an existing
  property, it is likely that city planners will
  want an on-site visit before approving building
  permits. This can take time and may require you
  to make multiple trips back to city hall. Be sure
  to check out what is needed ahead of time so that
  you dont waste valuable time gathering
  everything once construction has already begun.

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Tip 5 Get it in Writing

• If youre working with an architect, contractor
  or other professionals on your project, get any
  agreements in writing. This will allow you to go
  back and have proof of what was agreed upon if
  problems later arise. Even if things start out
  well, things can still fall apart when money is
  involved and communication breaks down. Get your
  agreements on paper before any work begins so
  that there are no misunderstandings later on down
  the road.
• And dont rely solely on emailget them signed!
  If possible, sign them as soon as theyre written
  up. Many people wait until it seems like
  everything is falling into place and then find
  themselves in situations where one party has
  taken liberties without getting anything in
  writing. A few signatures at key points along the
  way can help avoid major headaches down the line.

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