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 and save a bunch of money let’s 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 out a company to overcharge me for work I know I can do? Just very frustrating. Rant over.

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Tim

[Timothy Smith]

I would say most DIY don't pull any permits. They're only required for certain criteria. Any cosmetic rehab isn't going to need any permits. Its when you start moving around or add new plumbing/electrical/HVAC/structural work. I would say a vast majority aren't pulling permits for DIY rehabs unless they are very extensive.