Which Permits do I need for my Rehab?

[Chris Arce]

We closed our first flip, should have the title by Tuesday and I want to begin rehabbing the property immediately. I want to pull the permits as soon as i get the title, but unsure of all the permits i need for a full rehab (excluding roof). Also, there will be no structural changes.

On the website, they list these permits, i'm assuming I need Electrical/Plumbing/Demolition, but not sure if i need any other ones?  Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

1. Building
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Mechanical
5. Septic System
6. Manufactured Home
7. Demolition
8. Blasting
9. First Time Homebuyer
10. Floodplain Development
11. Sign
12. Sprinkler
13. Swimmming Pool
14. Contractor Signature Form

[Eric Teran]

@Chris Arce good job at looking on their website. Now give them a call. Most likely they are closed due to Covid-19 but someone should answer. Ask to speak to someone in the building department. Tell them exactly what you are doing. For example, replacing windows in kind, removing a non-bearing wall, installing insulation, repairing siding, painting the wood porch, replacing all plumbing fixtures in the same location and so on. They will then tell you what you need.

Since there are no structural changes and it sounds like you are just doing cosmetic work these might be same day permits. If they are closed and it is all online it may take a couple of days so start sooner rather than later.

Once you mess with the structure, add more square footage, or do something zoning has to review then you might need an architect and other professionals. Also, some bigger cities with older housing may have lead and/or asbestos requirements. We have that in DC.

Call the building department first thing tomorrow morning. If anything sounds complicated or off just respond in the thread and BP can help you out. Good luck.