Frustrated DIYer with Permit Issues

[Tim Kaminski]

BP,

Located in St. Petersburg, FL.  Am under contract with a single family home that I plan on adding a bedroom to. I work for a construction company and am quite handy, but county is saying I can't do any work on these properties if they are for sale or lease.  I intended to get the work inspected as it would be increasing occupancy of building, but this was my value add! The fact that I can do most of this work myself lets me buy at a different price. This is just making me want to skip permitting altogether, but will I have issues down the road?  Now I have to hire a company to overcharge me?  Just very frustrating.  Rant over.

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Tim