Building without permit

[Robert D.]

Hey all, ok I hope Im posting in the right place. Heres my situation: I own this rental property which actually was my first residence. It is also a place where I may move back into due to some financial strains recently. It is a single story.

Problem is this. I need an extra bedroom. Ive talked to the local city guys and square footage wise I am literally maxed out, actually Im over the max by a wee bit. I believe no more than 33% of the lot's size may be a structure. So permit would not be granted.

Question is this: If I were to build the extra bedroom, without a permit, which would be modest in size with no plumbing, just electrical and some a/c ducting....what kind of repercussions would I be looking at if city were to find out?

Everything would be done to code spec. if not better just to assure there would be no problems down the line.

Some of the stuff I have heard is worst case scenario they would make me tear it down. Which I dont plan on spending a whole lot in building as I and some friends can accomplish the building on our own. So not to worried about what I would lose their money wise, it will more than pay for itself in its use. I am concerned with large fines!!

What say you? thanks in advance....Rob